Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Baby Lettuce
Glencourt Inc.Organic Lemony Spinach
Ingles Markets Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Baby Lettuce | Organic Lemo... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Baby Lettuce
Organic Lemony Spinach
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Nutritional Labels
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Baby Lettuce
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% 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:
BABY LOLLA ROSSA LETTUCE*, BABY RED OAK LETTUCE*, BABY GREEN OAK LETTUCE*, BABY GREEN ROMAINE LETTUCE*, BABY TANGO LETTUCE*.
Organic Lemony Spinach
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% 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:
ORGANIC BABY SPINACH, ORGANIC DOCK
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Baby Lettuce
Minerals
Organic Lemony Spinach
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Baby Lettuce Tags
Organic Lemony Spinach 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: Baby Lettuce has a BSI of 4.0 while Organic Lemony Spinach has a BSI of 1.9. Organic Lemony Spinach has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Organic Lemony Spinach 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.
Baby Lettuce contains 2.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Organic Lemony Spinach contains 3.5g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Baby Lettuce provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Organic Lemony Spinach. Organic Lemony Spinach provides 1.0g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the pre packaged fruit & vegetables category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.