Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola
Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Nature Valle... | Chex Mix Dou... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 23.4g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 9.6g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 0.8g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 1.5g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4.3g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola
Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar
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Nutritional Labels
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Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT), RAISINS, REFINER'S SYRUP, DATES, GLYCERIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, DEXTROSE, SALT, BAKING SODA, CITRIC ACID, CRUSHED ORANGES, CINNAMON, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar
Serving size 32.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CORN SYRUP, CORN CHEX CEREAL (CORN MEAL, SUGAR, PALM OIL, SALT, BAKING SODA, CORN FLOUR), CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SUGAR, MALT EXTRACT, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR), PRETZELS (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALT, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL), CANOLA OIL, FRUCTOSE, MILK CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND/OR PALM OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERIN, BROWN RICE FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SORBITOL, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, GELATIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar
Food Tags
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Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola Tags
Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola has a BSI of 80.2 while Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar has a BSI of 44.0. Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola contains 80.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar contains 73.3g per 100g. Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar has 6.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola provides 5.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Chex Mix Double Chocolate Bar. Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola provides 3.2g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the processed cereal products category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.