Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Bartons, Peppermint Bark
Cherrydale Farms, Inc.Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Long Grove Confectionery Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Bartons, Pep... | Dark Chocola... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 22.0g | 18.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Bartons, Peppermint Bark
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
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Nutritional Labels
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Bartons, Peppermint Bark
Serving size 38.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN-AN EMULSIFIER, VANILLA), WHITE CONFECTIONARY COATING (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL, [PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, AND/OR PALM OIL], NONFAT MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN-AN EMULSIFIER, MONOGLYCERIDES-AN EMULSIFIER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), CRUSHED PEPPERMINT CANDY PIECES (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, ARTIFICIAL COLORS [FD&C RED #40, RED #3, BLUE #1], OIL OF PEPPERMINT.
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
CARAMEL (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, EVAPORATED MILK [MILK, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE & CARRAGEENAN [STABILIZERS], VITAMIN D3], WHIPPING CREAM, BUTTER, WATER, SALT, EGG ALBUMEN, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, ANHYDROUS MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), CONFECTIONERY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHEY POWDER, NONFAT MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Bartons, Peppermint Bark has a BSI of 45.4 while Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels has a BSI of 46.2. Bartons, Peppermint Bark has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Bartons, Peppermint Bark appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Bartons, Peppermint Bark contains 65.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels contains 59.5g per 100g. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels has 6.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Bartons, Peppermint Bark provides 2.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels. 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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