Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Quick Hot Cereal
Continental Mills, Inc.Granola Cereal With Raisins
Glencourt Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Quick Hot Ce... | Granola Cere... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 45.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 15.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Quick Hot Cereal vs Granola Cereal With Raisins: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Granola Cereal With Raisins has extremely high impact (BSI 82.2) compared to Quick Hot Cereal's high impact (BSI 38.8). Granola Cereal With Raisins contains 21.0g more carbs per serving, Quick Hot Cereal provides 1.0g more fiber. Quick Hot Cereal is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Quick Hot Cereal
Granola Cereal With Raisins
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Quick Hot Cereal
Serving size 35.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.0g 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 WHEAT.
Granola Cereal With Raisins
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 27.0g 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 ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, RICE, RAISINS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ALMONDS, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, CINNAMON, NONFAT DRY MILK, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), VITAMIN E (ACETATE), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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Minerals
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Food Tags
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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: Quick Hot Cereal has a BSI of 38.8 while Granola Cereal With Raisins has a BSI of 82.2. Quick Hot Cereal has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Quick Hot Cereal appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 38.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Quick Hot Cereal contains 68.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Granola Cereal With Raisins contains 81.8g per 100g. Quick Hot Cereal has 13.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Quick Hot Cereal provides 11.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.5g in Granola Cereal With Raisins. Quick Hot Cereal provides 5.9g 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.
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