Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin has less impact on blood sugar than Corn Flakes

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin

Corn Flakes

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin
BSI: 15 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 60.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 25.0g Raises blood sugar 50.0
Fiber 17.0g Not digested -34.0
Net Carbs 8.0g Digestible carbs 16.0
Protein 20.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 5.0g Slows digestion -0.2
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.

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin

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Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Quest Nutrition, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin

Corn Flakes

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Cereal Spartan Branded

Full Food Name

Corn Flakes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Protein Bar,... Corn Flakes
Carbs 25.0g 28.0g
Sugars 2.0g 3.0g
Fiber 17.0g 1.0g
Protein 20.0g 2.0g
Fat 5.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin

Serving size 60.0 Gg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 259.8mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 25.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g 61%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 6.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 20.0g 40%
Calcium 100.2mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 109.8mg 2%

* 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 (WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE), ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES* (PREBIOTIC FIBER), ALMONDS, WATER, ERYTHRITOL, WALNUTS, DRIED BANANAS. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SEA SALT, CINNAMON, STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (STEVIA), NATURAL FLAVORS.

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.

Protein Bar, Banana Nu...

Minerals

Calcium 17% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 5% DV
Magnesium 10% DV
Phosphorus 17% 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.

Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin

Total Ingredients
11
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
⬇️ Low Calorie
+ 7 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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Protein Bar, Banana Nut Muffin 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 1896575

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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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