Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars has less impact on blood sugar than Corn Flakes

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars

Corn Flakes

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars
BSI: 15 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 38.3g Raises blood sugar 76.7
Fiber 25.0g Not digested -50.0
Net Carbs 13.3g Digestible carbs 26.7
Protein 33.3g Moderates impact -1.8
Fat 10.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 15

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.

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars

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Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Quest Nutrition, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars, Chocolate Brownie

Corn Flakes

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Cereal Spartan Branded

Full Food Name

Corn Flakes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chocolate Br... Corn Flakes
Carbs 23.0g 28.0g
Sugars 1.0g 3.0g
Fiber 15.0g 1.0g
Protein 20.0g 2.0g
Fat 6.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars

Serving size 60.0 GRMg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 250.2mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g 54%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 7.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 20.0g 40%
Calcium 120.0mg 9%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 210.0mg 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:

PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), POLYDEXTROSE (PREBIOTIC FIBER), ALMONDS, WATER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NATURAL FLAVORS, ERYTHRITOL. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SEA SALT, STEVIA SWEETENER, SUCRALOSE.

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.

Chocolate Brownie Prot...

Minerals

Calcium 20% DV
Iron 25% DV
Potassium 10% 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.

Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
⬇️ Low Calorie
+ 5 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.

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Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin

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 Quest Nutrition, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2669771

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

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