Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweetened Rice Cereal
Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweetened Ri... | Granola, Cra... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 19.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweetened Rice Cereal
Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Sweetened Rice Cereal
Serving size 56.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
RICE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR), BLUE 1, BLUE 2, BHT AND BHA ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan
Serving size 40.0 Gg
% 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:
GLUTEN-FREE ROLLED OATS, COCONUT OIL, MAPLE SYRUP, CRANBERRIES (SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL) TAPIOCA SYRUP, ORGANIC COCONUT FLAKES, ORGANIC BROWN RICE FLOUR, PECANS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CINNAMON, KOSHER SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sweetened Rice Cereal
Vitamins
Minerals
Granola, Crazy Cranber...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweetened Rice Cereal
Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan
Food Tags
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Sweetened Rice Cereal Tags
Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan 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: Sweetened Rice Cereal, Sweetened has a BSI of 94.7 while Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan has a BSI of 38.0. Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 38.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweetened Rice Cereal, Sweetened contains 85.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan contains 57.5g per 100g. Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan has 28.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweetened Rice Cereal, Sweetened provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.5g in Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan. Granola, Crazy Cranberry Pecan provides 7.5g 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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