Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats has less impact on blood sugar than Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal
BSI: 47 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 39.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 31.0g Raises blood sugar 62.0
Fiber 7.0g Not digested -14.0
Net Carbs 24.0g Digestible carbs 48.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 47

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

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats
BSI: 46 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 40.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 28.0g Raises blood sugar 56.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 24.0g Digestible carbs 48.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -1.2
Fat 2.5g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 46

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

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

g
Cereal Publix Super Markets, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats

g
Cereal Hannaford Bros. Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Bran Flakes ... Hannaford, O...
Carbs 31.0g 28.0g
Sugars 6.0g 0.0g
Fiber 7.0g 4.0g
Protein 4.0g 5.0g
Fat 1.0g 2.5g

What Was Your Response?

Track how these foods affect your blood sugar by selecting a response below. Your experience helps others make informed choices.

Bran Flakes Wheat...

Hannaford, Old Fa...

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

Serving size 39.0 Gg

Calories 120

% 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 230.1mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 31.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g 25%
Total Sugars 6.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 18.0mg 100%
Potassium 220.0mg 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, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALTED BARLEY SYRUP. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12.

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats

Serving size 40.0 Gg

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 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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:

100% WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

Vitamins

Vitamin C 171% DV
Vitamin A 356% DV
Vitamin D 39% DV
Niacin (B3) 321% DV
Thiamin (B1) 333% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 335% DV
Vitamin B6 302% DV
Vitamin B12 641% DV
Folate 154% DV

Minerals

Iron 256% DV
Potassium 16% DV
Magnesium 39% DV
Phosphorus 39% DV
Zinc 350% DV
Copper 86% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Hannaford, Old Fashion...

Minerals

Iron 25% 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 Wheat Cereal

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

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats

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.

Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats 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 Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2477105

Report Data Issues for Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal

Brand Hannaford Bros. Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2055563

Report Data Issues for Hannaford, Old Fashioned Oats