Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Corn Flakes has less impact on blood sugar than Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond

Corn Flakes

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond
BSI: 72 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 70.0g Raises blood sugar 140.0
Fiber 6.7g Not digested -13.4
Net Carbs 63.3g Digestible carbs 126.6
Protein 11.7g Moderates impact -3.0
Fat 15.0g Slows digestion -2.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 72

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

Corn Flakes
BSI: 53 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 32.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 28.0g Raises blood sugar 56.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 27.0g Digestible carbs 54.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 53

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

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond

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Cereal Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond

Corn Flakes

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Cereal Spartan Branded

Full Food Name

Corn Flakes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Vanilla Almo... Corn Flakes
Carbs 42.0g 28.0g
Sugars 15.0g 3.0g
Fiber 4.0g 1.0g
Protein 7.0g 2.0g
Fat 9.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond

Serving size 60.0 GRMg

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 10.2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 15.0g

* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 30.0mg 2%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 180.0mg 4%

* 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:

ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN OATS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC INVERT SYRUP, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC SLICED ALMONDS, ORGANIC SPROUTED MILLET, ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT.

Corn Flakes

Serving size 32.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 270.1mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 9.0mg 50%
Potassium 55.0mg 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:

DEGERMED YELLOW CORNMEL, SUGAR, SALT, MALT EXTRACT, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRTAE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VIATMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN), FOLIC ACID. BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Vanilla Almond Granola...

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 19% DV
Potassium 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Corn Flakes

Vitamins

Vitamin C 52% DV
Vitamin A 434% DV
Vitamin D 16% DV
Niacin (B3) 98% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 102% DV
Vitamin B6 92% DV
Vitamin B12 195% DV

Minerals

Iron 156% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Vanilla Almond Granola, Van...

Total Ingredients
11
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 1 more

Corn Flakes

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 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.

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.

Vanilla Almond Granola, Vanilla Almond Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
🥷 Sneaky Spike

Corn Flakes Tags

🚀 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 Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2633940

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Brand Spartan
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 383344

Report Data Issues for Corn Flakes