Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets has less impact on blood sugar than Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box

Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box

Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets
BSI: 40 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 27.6g Raises blood sugar 55.1
Fiber 6.5g Not digested -13.0
Net Carbs 21.1g Digestible carbs 42.1
Protein 7.5g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 2.6g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 40

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

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box
BSI: 57 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 32.7g Raises blood sugar 65.4
Fiber 3.3g Not digested -6.5
Net Carbs 29.5g Digestible carbs 58.9
Protein 3.9g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 2.2g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 57

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

Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets

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Grains/Flour Pepsico Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box

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Grains/Flour Pepsico Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Quaker Selec... Quaker Apple...
Carbs 27.6g 32.7g
Sugars 0.5g 12.3g
Fiber 6.5g 3.3g
Protein 7.5g 3.9g
Fat 2.6g 2.2g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets

Serving size 43.0 Gg

Calories 156

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.6g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0.4mg 0%
Sodium 267.5mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 27.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 23%
Total Sugars 0.5g

* 20.6g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.5g 15%
Calcium 21.5mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 138.9mg 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:

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, OAT FLOUR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE.

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box

Serving size 43.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 169.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 32.7g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 12%
Total Sugars 12.3g

* 17.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.9g 8%
Calcium 16.3mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 130.3mg 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:

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), DRIED CRANBERRIES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin C 0% DV
Vitamin A 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 18% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 29% DV
Phosphorus 39% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Quaker Apple & Cranber...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 1% DV
Vitamin A 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 15% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 23% DV
Phosphorus 31% 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 Select Starts Weight...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌿 Natural
🏭 Processed
+ 5 more

Quaker Apple & Cranberries ...

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌡️ 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.

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Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box 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 Pepsico Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1460567

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Brand Pepsico Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1458998

Report Data Issues for Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box