Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz
BSI: 29 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 45.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 22.2g Raises blood sugar 44.5
Fiber 6.4g Not digested -12.8
Net Carbs 15.8g Digestible carbs 31.7
Protein 9.4g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 8.5g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 29

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

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz
BSI: 43 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 30.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 24.8g Raises blood sugar 49.6
Fiber 2.7g Not digested -5.4
Net Carbs 22.1g Digestible carbs 44.2
Protein 2.4g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 1.3g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 43

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

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz

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Cereal/Muesli Bars Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz

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Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Kashi Golean... Kellogg Spec...
Carbs 22.2g 24.8g
Sugars 8.7g 8.8g
Fiber 6.4g 2.7g
Protein 9.4g 2.4g
Fat 8.5g 1.3g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz

Serving size 45.0 Gg

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.5g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 170.6mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 22.2g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 23%
Total Sugars 8.7g

* 7.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.4g 19%
Calcium 59.0mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 199.8mg 4%

* 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:

CASHEWS, INVERT CANE SYRUP, PEA CRISPS (PEA PROTEIN, RICE STARCH), TAPIOCA SYRUP, CASHEW BUTTER, PEANUTS, CHIA SEEDS, PEANUT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ALMONDS, ACACIA GUM, MILLET, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR , BUCKWHEAT, COCOA POWDER , SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS.

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz

Serving size 30.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.3g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 167.7mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 24.8g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%
Total Sugars 8.8g

* 13.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.4g 5%
Calcium 10.5mg 1%
Iron 8.1mg 45%
Potassium 77.7mg 2%

* 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, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, ALMONDS, WHEAT BRAN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, MALT FLAVOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Kashi Golean Bars Dark...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1% DV
Vitamin D 0% DV
Niacin (B3) 7% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 4% DV
Vitamin B6 2% DV
Folate 6% DV

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 23% DV
Potassium 13% DV
Magnesium 40% DV
Phosphorus 38% DV
Zinc 30% DV
Copper 111% DV
Manganese 87% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Kellogg Special K Cere...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 78% DV
Vitamin A 278% DV
Vitamin D 17% DV
Niacin (B3) 146% DV
Thiamin (B1) 167% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 152% DV
Vitamin B6 137% DV
Vitamin B12 292% DV
Folate 117% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 150% DV
Potassium 7% DV
Magnesium 19% DV
Phosphorus 21% DV
Zinc 15% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Choc...

Total Ingredients
20
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌿 Natural
+ 4 more

Kellogg Special K Cereal Va...

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 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.

Kashi Golean Bars Dark Chocolate Cashew Chia 7.95 Oz Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz 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 Kellogg Company Us
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 752310

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Brand Kellogg Company Us
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 752154

Report Data Issues for Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz