Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
3"" Lemon Drop
Dianne's Fine Desserts, Inc.Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip
Hostess Brands, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | 3"" Lemon Drop | Chocolate Ch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 52.0g |
| Sugars | 19.0g | 28.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 23.0g | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
3"" Lemon Drop vs Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip has extremely high impact (BSI 98.1) compared to 3"" Lemon Drop's high impact (BSI 42.3). Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip contains 30.0g more carbs per serving, Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip provides 1.0g more fiber. 3"" Lemon Drop is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
3"" Lemon Drop
Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip
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Nutritional Labels
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3"" Lemon Drop
Serving size 102.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
HEAVY CREAM (HEAVY CREAM, CARRAGEENAN, AND MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), SUGAR, WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK, MILK, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, SOYA LECITHIN (ADDED AS AN EMULSIFIER), VANILLIN (AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING), LEMON JUICE, LEMON FILLING (WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, LEMON JUICE POWDER, CITRIC ACID, AGAR-AGAR, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (USED AS PRESERVATIVES), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, AND FD&C YELLOW #5), WHITE CHOCOLATE DECORATION (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, WHEY POWDER, LACTOSE, SOYA LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA), LEMON FLAVOR (WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80), CAKE FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GELATIN, VANILLA, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, EGG WHITES (EGG WHITES, GUAR GUM, TRIETHYL CITRATE), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN.
Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.0g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA), WATER, CHOCOLATE CHIP (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN), CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BAKING SODA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, DATEM, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), ENZYMES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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3"" Lemon Drop
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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: 3"" Lemon Drop has a BSI of 42.3 while Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip has a BSI of 98.1. 3"" Lemon Drop has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
3"" Lemon Drop appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 42.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
3"" Lemon Drop contains 21.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip contains 46.0g per 100g. 3"" Lemon Drop has 24.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
3"" Lemon Drop provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Chip. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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.
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