Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal has less impact on blood sugar than Vanilla Almond Granola

Vanilla Almond Granola

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Vanilla Almond Granola
BSI: 42 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 30.0g Raises blood sugar 60.0
Fiber 6.7g Not digested -13.4
Net Carbs 23.3g Digestible carbs 46.6
Protein 26.7g Moderates impact -2.5
Fat 36.7g Slows digestion -2.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 42

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

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal
BSI: 35 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 30.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 5.0g Not digested -10.0
Net Carbs 18.0g Digestible carbs 36.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 35

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

Vanilla Almond Granola

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Cereal Spring Sola Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

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Cereal Nature's Path Branded

Full Food Name

Nature's Path, Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Vanilla Almo... Flax Plus, O...
Carbs 18.0g 23.0g
Sugars 1.0g 4.0g
Fiber 4.0g 5.0g
Protein 16.0g 4.0g
Fat 22.0g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Vanilla Almond Granola

Serving size 60.0 GRMg

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22.0g 28%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 199.8mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 18.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 16.0g 32%
Calcium 70.2mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 139.8mg 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:

ALMONDS, SOY CRISP (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT), SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ERYTHRITOL, COCONUT, ALLULOSE, SUNFLOWER OIL, FLAX MEAL, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS.

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Serving size 30.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 135.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 18%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 14.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 20.1mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 125.1mg 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 WHEAT FLOUR*, WHEAT BRAN*, CANE SUGAR*, FLAX SEEDS*, OAT BRAN*, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT*, SEA SALT, TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Vanilla Almond Granola

Minerals

Calcium 12% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Flax Plus, Organic Mul...

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 33% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Vanilla Almond Granola

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⬇️ Low Calorie
+ 6 more

Flax Plus, Organic Multibra...

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Vanilla Almond Granola Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal 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 Spring Sola Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2510661

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Brand Nature's Path
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 362894

Report Data Issues for Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal