Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints
Meijer, Inc.Gumballs
Sweetworks Confections, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | After Dinner... | Gumballs |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints
Gumballs
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints
Serving size 15.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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:
SUGAR, NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, CREAM OF TARTAR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE).
Gumballs
Serving size 7.5 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, GUM BASE (SOY), GLYCERIN, RESINOUS GLAZE (CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN CARNAUBA WAX, COLOURS (YELLOW 5 & 6, RED 3 & 40, BLUE 1, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BLUE 1 LAKE), BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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After Dinner Mints Can...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Gumballs
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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After Dinner Mints Candy, A...
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Food Tags
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After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints 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: After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints has a BSI of 28.0 while Gumballs has a BSI of 12.0. Gumballs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gumballs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 12.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints contains 93.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Gumballs contains 80.0g per 100g. Gumballs has 13.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
After Dinner Mints Candy, After Dinner Mints provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Gumballs. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the chewing gum & mints category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.