Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chocolate Cereal has less impact on blood sugar than Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal

Chocolate Cereal

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal
BSI: 51 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 40.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 32.0g Raises blood sugar 64.0
Fiber 6.0g Not digested -12.0
Net Carbs 26.0g Digestible carbs 52.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 51

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

Chocolate Cereal
BSI: 22 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 10.0g Not digested -20.0
Net Carbs 30.0g Digestible carbs 60.0
Protein 22.5g Moderates impact -2.7
Fat 12.5g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 22

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

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal

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Cereal Big Y Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal, Bran Flakes

Chocolate Cereal

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Cereal Perfect Keto Branded

Full Food Name

Chocolate Cereal, Chocolate

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Bran Flakes ... Chocolate Ce...
Carbs 32.0g 16.0g
Sugars 7.0g 1.0g
Fiber 6.0g 4.0g
Protein 4.0g 9.0g
Fat 1.0g 5.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal

Serving size 40.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 300.0mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 32.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 21%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 24.8mg 138%
Potassium 250.0mg 5%

* 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 WHEAT, WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), VITAMIN E (ACETATE), PANTOTHENIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL).

Chocolate Cereal

Serving size 40.0 GRMg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 220.0mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 251.2mg 19%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 62.0mg 1%

* 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:

ERYTHRITOL, ALMOND, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WATER, SOLUBLE TAPIOCA FIBER, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE OIL, BAKING SODA, HYDROLYZED BOVINE COLLAGEN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, BAKING POWDER, MONK FRUIT CONCENTRATE, STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (STEVIA)

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Bran Flakes Whole Grai...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 231% DV
Niacin (B3) 431% DV
Thiamin (B1) 417% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 442% DV
Vitamin B6 412% DV
Vitamin B12 865% DV

Minerals

Iron 344% DV
Potassium 18% DV
Magnesium 35% DV
Phosphorus 53% DV
Zinc 471% DV
Copper 56% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Chocolate Cereal

Minerals

Calcium 63% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Whe...

Total Ingredients
18
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Chocolate Cereal

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⬇️ Low Calorie
+ 7 more
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.

Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Chocolate Cereal Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
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 Big Y Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2054283

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Brand Perfect Keto
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2509068

Report Data Issues for Chocolate Cereal