Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels has less impact on blood sugar than Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels
BSI: 45 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 80.0g Raises blood sugar 160.0
Fiber 3.3g Not digested -6.6
Net Carbs 76.7g Digestible carbs 153.4
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -3.1
Fat 3.3g Slows digestion -0.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 45

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

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal
BSI: 70 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 60.0g Raises blood sugar 120.0
Fiber 5.7g Not digested -11.4
Net Carbs 54.3g Digestible carbs 108.6
Protein 19.1g Moderates impact -4.2
Fat 12.2g Slows digestion -2.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 70

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

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels

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Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal

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Processed Cereal Products General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Alphabet Sha... Nature Valle...
Carbs 24.0g 40.8g
Sugars 0.0g 18.7g
Fiber 1.0g 3.9g
Protein 3.0g 13.0g
Fat 1.0g 8.3g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels

Serving size 30.0 GRMg

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 320.1mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 9.0mg 1%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 0.0mg 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:

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF LEAVENING (YEAST, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND/OR AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), CORN SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT.

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal

Serving size 68.0 GRMg

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.3g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 163.9mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 40.8g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 14%
Total Sugars 18.7g

* 18.2g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 68.0mg 5%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Potassium 151.0mg 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:

INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ALMOND PIECES, DRIED CRANBERRIES, TAPIOCA SYRUP, MOLASSES, RICE STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 37% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Nature Valley Cranberr...

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 27% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 more

Nature Valley Cranberry Alm...

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 4 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.

Alphabet Shaped Pretzels Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ 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 Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2627450

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2641119

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