Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce

Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar
BSI: 81 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 55.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 46.0g Raises blood sugar 92.0
Fiber 5.0g Not digested -10.0
Net Carbs 41.0g Digestible carbs 82.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.2
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 81

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

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 5.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 1.0g Raises blood sugar 2.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Cereal Post Consumer Brands, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce

Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Reed Legal Group, Pllc Branded

Full Food Name

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Lightly Swee... Red Zone Sri...
Carbs 46.0g 1.0g
Sugars 11.0g 1.0g
Fiber 5.0g 0g
Protein 4.0g 0.0g
Fat 1.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Serving size 55.0 Gg

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 5.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 46.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 18%
Total Sugars 11.0g

* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 210.1mg 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:

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GELATIN, CARAMEL COLOR, BHT AND MIXED TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce

Serving size 5.0 Gg

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 160.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 0.0g 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:

CHILI PEPPER PUREE (CHILI PEPPERS, WATER), SUGAR, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVES, XANTHAN GUM.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Lightly Sweetened Whol...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 18% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 9% DV
Vitamin B6 17% DV
Folate 7% DV

Minerals

Iron 11% DV
Potassium 11% DV
Magnesium 15% DV
Phosphorus 27% DV
Zinc 20% DV
Copper 32% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce

Vitamins

Vitamin C 27% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Lightly Sweetened Whole Gra...

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🍚 High GI Carb
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 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.

Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Red Zone Sriracha Sauce Tags

✨ Clean Machine
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 Post Consumer Brands, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1864074

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Brand Reed Legal Group, Pllc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1918419

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