Foods containing sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, erythritol, maltitol) or common gum additives that may cause digestive discomfort
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Lidl
Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts
BSI: 51.72 - High Impact
Ingredients: 41
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
Lidl
Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts
BSI: 51.72 - High Impact
Ingredients: 41
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
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57.0g | 51.72 | 28.0g | 1.0g | 13.0g | 240 | ||
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Lidl
Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Grai...
BSI: 43.23 - High Impact
Ingredients: 61
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Lidl
Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Grai...
BSI: 43.23 - High Impact
Ingredients: 61
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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37.0g | 43.23 | 25.0g | 3.0g | 3.0g | 120 | ||
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Jimmy!
Birthday Bash Clean Protein...
BSI: 30.44 - High Impact
Ingredients: 10
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Jimmy!
Birthday Bash Clean Protein...
BSI: 30.44 - High Impact
Ingredients: 10
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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58.0g | 30.44 | 18.0g | 1.0g | 10.0g | 260 | ||
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Banquet
Original Classic Boneless S...
BSI: 100.0 - High Impact
Ingredients: 52
Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Branded
Banquet
Original Classic Boneless S...
BSI: 100.0 - High Impact
Ingredients: 52
Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Branded
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357.0g | 100.0 | 62.0g | 2.1g | 28.0g | 650 | ||
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Beaver Street Fisheries Inc.
Crawfish Fritter Mix
BSI: 77.05 - High Impact
Ingredients: 35
Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed
Branded
Beaver Street Fisheries Inc.
Crawfish Fritter Mix
BSI: 77.05 - High Impact
Ingredients: 35
Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed
Branded
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113.0g | 77.05 | 43.0g | 4.0g | 2.0g | 220 | ||
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Pepsico Inc.
Gatorade Energy Bar Peanut ...
BSI: 68.74 - High Impact
Ingredients: 52
Processed Cereal Products
Branded
Pepsico Inc.
Gatorade Energy Bar Peanut ...
BSI: 68.74 - High Impact
Ingredients: 52
Processed Cereal Products
Branded
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60.0g | 68.74 | 38.0g | 2.0g | 4.8g | 231 | ||
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Fresh & Easy
Snap Peas + Carrot Chips Wi...
BSI: 53.86 - High Impact
Ingredients: 24
Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables
Branded
Fresh & Easy
Snap Peas + Carrot Chips Wi...
BSI: 53.86 - High Impact
Ingredients: 24
Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables
Branded
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142.0g | 53.86 | 30.0g | 3.0g | 0.5g | 131 | ||
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Publix
Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin
BSI: 91.03 - High Impact
Ingredients: 28
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
Publix
Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin
BSI: 91.03 - High Impact
Ingredients: 28
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
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125.0g | 91.03 | 49.0g | 2.0g | 17.0g | 380 | ||
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Mama Cozzi's
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Flatb...
BSI: 53.72 - High Impact
Ingredients: 75
Pizza
Branded
Mama Cozzi's
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Flatb...
BSI: 53.72 - High Impact
Ingredients: 75
Pizza
Branded
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129.0g | 53.72 | 29.0g | 1.0g | 14.0g | 301 | ||
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227.0g | 66.17 | 38.0g | 4.1g | 13.0g | 341 | ||
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Feel Good Foods
Uncured Bacon, Egg & Cheese...
BSI: 55.84 - High Impact
Ingredients: 30
Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres
Branded
Feel Good Foods
Uncured Bacon, Egg & Cheese...
BSI: 55.84 - High Impact
Ingredients: 30
Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres
Branded
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112.0g | 55.84 | 30.0g | 1.0g | 13.0g | 290 | ||
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Delici Bvba
Belgian Chocolate Mousse A ...
BSI: 46.37 - High Impact
Ingredients: 47
Puddings & Custards
Branded
Delici Bvba
Belgian Chocolate Mousse A ...
BSI: 46.37 - High Impact
Ingredients: 47
Puddings & Custards
Branded
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76.0g | 46.37 | 26.0g | 2.0g | 15.0g | 260 | ||
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Quest
White Chocolate Raspberry P...
BSI: 12.79 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 13
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Quest
White Chocolate Raspberry P...
BSI: 12.79 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 13
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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60.0g | 12.79 | 22.0g | 15.0g | 8.0g | 200 | ||
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Quaker
Granola Bar
BSI: 31.12 - High Impact
Ingredients: 45
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Quaker
Granola Bar
BSI: 31.12 - High Impact
Ingredients: 45
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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24.0g | 31.12 | 17.0g | 1.0g | 3.0g | 100 | ||
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Jon Dongaire
Caramel Turtle Sundae Premi...
BSI: 70.05 - High Impact
Ingredients: 60
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Branded
Jon Dongaire
Caramel Turtle Sundae Premi...
BSI: 70.05 - High Impact
Ingredients: 60
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Branded
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96.0g | 70.05 | 37.0g | 1.0g | 14.0g | 280 | ||
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Swerve Sweets
Pancake & Waffle Mix Premiu...
BSI: 27.46 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 9
Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes
Branded
Swerve Sweets
Pancake & Waffle Mix Premiu...
BSI: 27.46 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 9
Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes
Branded
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83.0g | 27.46 | 17.0g | 3.0g | 7.0g | 120 | ||
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Hostess
Frosted Mini Donuts, Froste...
BSI: 56.85 - High Impact
Ingredients: 37
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
Hostess
Frosted Mini Donuts, Froste...
BSI: 56.85 - High Impact
Ingredients: 37
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
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57.0g | 56.85 | 31.0g | 1.0g | 17.0g | 280 | ||
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Shurfine
Large Curd Cottage Cheese
BSI: 9.25 - Low Impact
Ingredients: 11
Cheese
Branded
Shurfine
Large Curd Cottage Cheese
BSI: 9.25 - Low Impact
Ingredients: 11
Cheese
Branded
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113.0g | 9.25 | 5.0g | 0.2g | 5.0g | 120 | ||
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The Original Cakerie Ltd.
Triple Chocolate Tiger Cake
BSI: 95.74 - High Impact
Ingredients: 46
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
The Original Cakerie Ltd.
Triple Chocolate Tiger Cake
BSI: 95.74 - High Impact
Ingredients: 46
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
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122.0g | 95.74 | 52.0g | 2.0g | 30.0g | 490 | ||
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General Mills, Inc.
Lemon Bar
BSI: 25.32 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 33
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
General Mills, Inc.
Lemon Bar
BSI: 25.32 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 33
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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25.0g | 25.32 | 18.0g | 5.0g | 3.0g | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods
Gut Gremlin foods are foods containing sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, erythritol, maltitol) or common gum additives that may cause digestive discomfort. There are 35,958 foods tagged as Gut Gremlin in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.
Gut Gremlin foods are characterized by sugar alcohols and additives that may cause digestive issues. While these foods may have minimal blood sugar impact, the additives can cause digestive issues that may indirectly affect glucose control and overall well-being.
Gut Gremlin foods offer specific benefits including awareness of irritants, digestive health, personalized tolerance. Being aware of these foods helps you balance blood sugar management with digestive comfort, which other food categories may not address.
Popular Gut Gremlin foods include Sugar-Free Gum, Diet Bars, Low-Carb Ice Cream. Start with small portions to test your tolerance, and consider timing consumption when digestive comfort is most important.
May cause digestive discomfort including bloating, gas, or diarrhea. Individual tolerance varies greatly, so start with small amounts.
You can explore all Gut Gremlin foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.