Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal has less impact on blood sugar than Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate

Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate
BSI: 53 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 50.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 31.0g Raises blood sugar 62.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 28.0g Digestible carbs 56.0
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -2.2
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 53

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

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal
BSI: 44 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 67.5g Raises blood sugar 135.0
Fiber 10.0g Not digested -20.0
Net Carbs 57.5g Digestible carbs 115.0
Protein 12.5g Moderates impact -2.9
Fat 6.3g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 44

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

Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate

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Cereal Post Consumer Brands, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

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Cereal Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal, Original

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Protein Gran... Original Org...
Carbs 31.0g 27.0g
Sugars 13.0g 0.0g
Fiber 3.0g 4.0g
Protein 10.0g 5.0g
Fat 6.0g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate

Serving size 50.0 Gg

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 105.0mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 31.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 13.0g

* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 160.0mg 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 ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, PEA PROTEIN, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, CANOLA OIL, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), TAPIOCA STARCH, RICE FLOUR, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE (FROM MILK), WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, CORN SYRUP, WHEY, WILDFLOWER HONEY, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), VITAMIN B6, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC AVID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D.

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

Serving size 40.0 GRMg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 150.0mg 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:

ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Protein Granola With D...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 167% DV
Vitamin D 15% DV
Niacin (B3) 50% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 65% DV
Vitamin B6 47% DV
Vitamin B12 125% DV

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 30% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 20% DV
Phosphorus 30% DV
Zinc 27% DV
Copper 18% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Original Organic Insta...

Minerals

Iron 22% DV
Potassium 11% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Protein Granola With Dark C...

Total Ingredients
27
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 8 more

Original Organic Instant Oa...

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
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.

Protein Granola With Dark Chocolate Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
🥷 Sneaky Spike

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal Tags

🛤️ 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 Post Consumer Brands, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2027482

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2639555

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