Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal has less impact on blood sugar than Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 72.9g Raises blood sugar 145.8
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 71.9g Digestible carbs 143.8
Protein 3.1g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 9.4g Slows digestion -2.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal
BSI: 78 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 81.0g Raises blood sugar 162.1
Fiber 12.1g Not digested -24.2
Net Carbs 68.9g Digestible carbs 137.9
Protein 10.3g Moderates impact -2.9
Fat 1.7g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 78

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

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries The Kellogg Company Branded

Full Food Name

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal

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Cereal Hannaford Bros. Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

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Carbs 70.0g 47.0g
Sugars 30.0g 5.0g
Fiber 1.0g 7.0g
Protein 3.0g 6.0g
Fat 9.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz

Serving size 96.0 GRMg

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 319.7mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 70.0g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Total Sugars 30.0g

* 39.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 40.3mg 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:

FROSTED CHERRY - ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), SUGAR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WHEAT STARCH, SALT, DRIED CHERRIES, DRIED APPLES, CITRIC ACID, LEAVING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, GELATIN, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, RED 40, NATURAL FLAVOR, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6, CARNAUBA WAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, BLUE 1, FROSTED STRAWBERRY - ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), SUGAR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WHEAT STARCH, SALT, DRIED STRAWBERRIES, DRIED PEARS, DRIED APPLES, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CITRIC ACID, GELATIN, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, CORNSTARCH, TURMERIC EXTRACT COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, COLOR ADDED

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal

Serving size 58.0 GRMg

Calories 210

% 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 270.3mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 47.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g 25%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 19.7mg 2%
Iron 16.2mg 90%
Potassium 230.3mg 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 FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SALT, DRIED YEAST. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 13% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 14% DV
Folate 11% DV

Minerals

Iron 9% DV
Potassium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 54% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 9% DV
Vitamin B6 51% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 155% DV
Potassium 11% DV
Magnesium 35% DV
Phosphorus 35% DV
Zinc 19% DV
Copper 38% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

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Total Ingredients
65
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 10 more

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
🧂 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.

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Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 32 Count, 54.1 Oz Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Crunchy Wheat & Barley Cereal 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 The Kellogg Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2559807

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Brand Hannaford Bros. Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2656186

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