Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
American Potato Salad
Black & Green Olive Tapenade
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | American Pot... | Black & Gree... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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American Potato Salad
Black & Green Olive Tapenade
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
American Potato Salad
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
POTATOES, SALAD DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, EGG YOLKS [EGG YOLKS, SALT], DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES] SALT, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, SWEET RELISH (PICKLES, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, RED PEPPERS, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE 80, SODIUM BENZOATE, COLOR [YELLOW 5]), CELERY, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC. SPICES), EGGS, RED BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETARD SPOILAGE), SALT, GRANULATED ONION, SPICE, XANTHAN GUM.
Black & Green Olive Tapenade
Serving size 16.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
KALAMATA OLIVES, BLACK OLIVES, GREEN OLIVES, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, OLIVE OIL. RED WINE VINEGAR(CONTAINS SULFITES), GARLIC, CAPERS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, RED BELL PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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American Potato Salad
Vitamins
Minerals
Black & Green Olive Ta...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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American Potato Salad
Black & Green Olive Tapenade
Food Tags
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American Potato Salad Tags
Black & Green Olive Tapenade Tags
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: American Potato Salad has a BSI of 51.3 while Black & Green Olive Tapenade has a BSI of 1.9. Black & Green Olive Tapenade has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Black & Green Olive Tapenade appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
American Potato Salad contains 19.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Black & Green Olive Tapenade contains 6.3g per 100g. Black & Green Olive Tapenade has 13.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
American Potato Salad provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Black & Green Olive Tapenade. 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 pickles, olives, peppers & relishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.