Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Corn Flakes has less impact on blood sugar than Juice, Tart Cherry
Juice, Tart Cherry
Corn Flakes
Juice, Tart Cherry
Corn Flakes
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Juice, Tart ... | Corn Flakes |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 25.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Juice, Tart Cherry
Serving size 30.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
TART CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE
Corn Flakes
Serving size 32.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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
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Juice, Tart Cherry
Minerals
Corn Flakes
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Juice, Tart Cherry
Corn Flakes
Food Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Juice, Tart Cherry has a BSI of 55.6 while Corn Flakes has a BSI of 53.3. Corn Flakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Corn Flakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Juice, Tart Cherry contains 93.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Corn Flakes contains 87.5g per 100g. Corn Flakes has 5.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Juice, Tart Cherry provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.1g in Corn Flakes. Corn Flakes provides 3.1g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the fruit & vegetable juice, nectars & fruit drinks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.