Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola has less impact on blood sugar than Original Instant Oatmeal

Original Instant Oatmeal

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola

Original Instant Oatmeal
BSI: 31 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 19.0g Raises blood sugar 38.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 16.0g Digestible carbs 32.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 2.0g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 31

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola
BSI: 23 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 14.0g Raises blood sugar 28.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 12.0g Digestible carbs 24.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 23

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Original Instant Oatmeal

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Cereal The Kroger Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Instant Oatmeal

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola

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Cereal La Dona Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Original Ins... Ruby's Gold,...
Carbs 19.0g 14.0g
Sugars 0.0g 3.0g
Fiber 3.0g 2.0g
Protein 4.0g 3.0g
Fat 2.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Original Instant Oatmeal

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 70.0mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 19.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 16.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 100.0mg 8%
Iron 8.1mg 45%

* 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:

INGREDIENTS: ROLLED OATS, MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, CARAMEL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID.

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 24.9mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 9.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 10.1mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

CERTIFIED GLUTEN & GMO FREE ROLLED OATS, PURE CANE BROWN SUGAR, WILD ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES, CALIFORNIA DATES & WALNUTS, ORGANIC QUINOA, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT & KOSHER SALT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Original Instant Oatmeal

Vitamins

Vitamin A 397% DV
Niacin (B3) 89% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 93% DV
Vitamin B6 84% DV
Folate 72% DV

Minerals

Calcium 36% DV
Iron 161% DV
Magnesium 29% DV
Phosphorus 36% DV
Zinc 29% DV
Copper 32% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ruby's Gold, Californi...

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Original Instant Oatmeal

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
🏭 Processed
🥖 Refined Carb
+ 2 more

Ruby's Gold, California Mix...

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Original Instant Oatmeal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Ruby's Gold, California Mix Golden Granola Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand The Kroger Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2023580

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Brand La Dona Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1883377

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