Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo has less impact on blood sugar than Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
BSI: 54 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 71.4g Raises blood sugar 142.9
Fiber 4.8g Not digested -9.6
Net Carbs 66.6g Digestible carbs 133.3
Protein 4.8g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 14.3g Slows digestion -2.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 54

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

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo
BSI: 31 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.0g Raises blood sugar 32.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 16.0g Digestible carbs 32.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 31

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

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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Snack, Energy & Granola Bars The Quaker Oats Company Branded

Full Food Name

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Better Bites Branded

Full Food Name

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chocolate Ch... Mini Cupcake...
Carbs 30.0g 16.0g
Sugars 13.0g 10.0g
Fiber 2.0g 0.0g
Protein 2.0g 1.0g
Fat 6.0g 4.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Serving size 42.0 GRMg

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 125.2mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 30.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 13.0g

* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 100.0mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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:

GRANOLA (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, BROWN SUGAR, BROWN RICE CRISP [WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT], WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED COCONUT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN, NONFAT DRY MILK), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, BROWN RICE CRISP (WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT), INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GLYCERIN, SOYBEAN OIL, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CALCIUM CARBONATE, SORBITOL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SALT, COCOA POWDER, WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK, LACTOSE, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VANILLA EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 100.0mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 10.0g

* 6.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 31.9mg 2%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 3.1mg 0%

* 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:

FILTERED WATER, CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, NATURAL CHOCOLATE LIQUOR (NON-ALCOHOLIC), NON-DAIRY COCOA BUTTER), ORGANIC LIGHT BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, WHITE RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC COCONUT CREAM (ORGANIC COCONUT, WATER, ORGANIC GUAR GUM), CANOLA OIL, TAPIOCA FLOUR, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, POTATO STARCH, EGG REPLACER (POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA FLOUR, LEAVENING (CALCIUM LACTATE (NON-DAIRY), CALCIUM CARBONATE, CREAM OF TARTAR), CELLULOSE GUM, MODIFIED CELLULOSE), ORGANIC POWDERED SUGAR, ORGANIC PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTATO STARCH, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, BAKING SODA, VANILLA BEAN PASTE (SUGAR, WATER, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, VANILLA BEANS), GUAR GUM, COFFEE, PGPR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Chocolate Chip Granola...

Minerals

Calcium 24% DV
Iron 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo

Minerals

Calcium 11% DV
Iron 20% DV
Potassium 0% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Total Ingredients
39
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🌾 Complex Carb
🫧 Fat
+ 10 more

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo

Total Ingredients
36
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 8 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.

Mini Cupcakes, Lil' Mo Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel
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 Quaker Oats Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2573784

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Brand Better Bites
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 718640

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