Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 Oz

Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 Oz

Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz

Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 Oz
BSI: 54 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 52.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 32.9g Raises blood sugar 65.8
Fiber 4.8g Not digested -9.7
Net Carbs 28.1g Digestible carbs 56.2
Protein 7.8g Moderates impact -1.7
Fat 4.4g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 54

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.

Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 Oz

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Cereals Products Not Ready To Eat (Shelf Stable) Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 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 Kellogg Spec... Kellogg Spec...
Carbs 32.9g 24.8g
Sugars 11.6g 8.8g
Fiber 4.8g 2.7g
Protein 7.8g 2.4g
Fat 4.4g 1.3g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 Oz

Serving size 52.0 Gg

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 147.7mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 32.9g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 17%
Total Sugars 11.6g

* 16.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.8g 16%
Calcium 200.2mg 15%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Potassium 140.9mg 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 BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA), SUGAR, DRIED CRANBERRIES (SUGAR, CRANBERRIES, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID), ALMONDS, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF OAT FIBER, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN).

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.

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Vitamins

Vitamin C 26% DV
Vitamin A 107% DV
Vitamin D 19% DV
Niacin (B3) 48% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 50% DV
Vitamin B6 45% DV
Vitamin B12 50% DV
Folate 39% DV

Minerals

Calcium 39% DV
Iron 58% DV
Potassium 8% DV
Magnesium 29% DV
Phosphorus 47% DV
Zinc 16% 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.

Kellogg Special K Hot Cerea...

Total Ingredients
28
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 3 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

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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.

Kellogg Special K Hot Cereal Cranberry Almond 1.83 Oz Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
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Kellogg Special K Cereal Vanilla Almond 16.3 Oz Tags

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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 752932

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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