Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box has less impact on blood sugar than Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box

Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box
BSI: 63 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 48.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 37.3g Raises blood sugar 74.6
Fiber 5.3g Not digested -10.6
Net Carbs 32.0g Digestible carbs 64.1
Protein 4.8g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 0.6g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 63

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

Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup
BSI: 85 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 70.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 51.0g Raises blood sugar 102.0
Fiber 7.0g Not digested -14.0
Net Carbs 44.0g Digestible carbs 88.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -2.0
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 85

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

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box

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Grains/Flour Pepsico Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box

Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup

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Grains/Flour Pepsico Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Quaker Mediu... Quaker Real ...
Carbs 37.3g 51.0g
Sugars 0.4g 14.0g
Fiber 5.3g 7.0g
Protein 4.8g 8.0g
Fat 0.6g 3.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box

Serving size 48.0 Gg

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.6g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 4.3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 37.3g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g 19%
Total Sugars 0.4g

* 31.6g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.8g 10%
Calcium 13.9mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 134.4mg 3%

* 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:

PEARLED BARLEY

Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup

Serving size 70.0 Gg

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 249.9mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 51.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g 25%
Total Sugars 14.0g

* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 79.8mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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 ROLLED OATS, MULTI GRAIN BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, ROLLED BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED RYE), BROWN SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED WHEAT, DRIED FRUIT (STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, RASPBERRIES), NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, CITRIC ACID. CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK INGREDIENTS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin A 2% DV
Niacin (B3) 29% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 9% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 14% DV
Potassium 8% DV
Phosphorus 22% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Quaker Real Medleys Su...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 10% DV

Minerals

Calcium 11% 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.

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Oun...

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Quaker Real Medleys Summer ...

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 3 more
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.

Quaker Medium Barley 16 Ounce Paper Box Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride

Quaker Real Medleys Summer Berry Oatmeal 2.46 Ounce Cup Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
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 Pepsico Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1458420

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Brand Pepsico Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1459935

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