Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Banana Smoothie Mix
Cafe Pumpkin Spice
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Banana Smoot... | Cafe Pumpkin... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 10.0g |
| Sugars | 19.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Banana Smoothie Mix
Cafe Pumpkin Spice
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Banana Smoothie Mix
Serving size 19.0 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, NONFAT DRY MILK, EGG WHITE SOLIDS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE (THICKENER), AND NATURAL FLAVOR.
Cafe Pumpkin Spice
Serving size 14.0 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:
SUGAR, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, GLUCOSE SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, INSTANT COFFEE, SALT, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Banana Smoothie Mix
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Cafe Pumpkin Spice
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Banana Smoothie Mix
Cafe Pumpkin Spice
Food Tags
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Banana Smoothie Mix Tags
Cafe Pumpkin Spice 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: Banana Smoothie Mix, Banana has a BSI of 38.0 while Cafe Pumpkin Spice has a BSI of 19.2. Cafe Pumpkin Spice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cafe Pumpkin Spice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 19.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Banana Smoothie Mix, Banana contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cafe Pumpkin Spice contains 71.4g per 100g. Cafe Pumpkin Spice has 28.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Banana Smoothie Mix, Banana provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cafe Pumpkin Spice. 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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