Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Almond Windmill Cookies
Fig Bars
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Almond Windm... | Fig Bars |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Almond Windmill Cookies
Fig Bars
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Nutritional Labels
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Almond Windmill Cookies
Serving size 36.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM OIL AND/OR INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ALMOND MEAL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CINNAMON, LEAVENING (AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), GINGER, ALMOND BUTTER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR AND CLOVE.
Fig Bars
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g 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:
FIGS, HONEY, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLATE), WATER, CANOLA OIL, MOLASSES, CORNSTARCH, SALT, CULTURED WHEAT (CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, CITRIC ACID), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, BAKING SODA.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Almond Windmill Cookies
Minerals
Fig Bars
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Almond Windmill Cookies
Fig Bars
Food Tags
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Almond Windmill Cookies 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: Almond Windmill Cookies, Almond Windmill has a BSI of 44.3 while Fig Bars has a BSI of 35.3. Fig Bars has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fig Bars appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Almond Windmill Cookies, Almond Windmill contains 63.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fig Bars contains 67.9g per 100g. Almond Windmill Cookies, Almond Windmill has 4.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Almond Windmill Cookies, Almond Windmill provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Fig Bars. Fig Bars provides 3.6g 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.
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