Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Betty Crocke... | Red Gold Sal... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.6g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 1.3g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.5g |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 19.2g 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:
INGREDIENTS: POTATOES*, CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED WHEY, GARLIC*, ONION*, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY. CONTAINS 0.5% OR LESS OF: CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), BUTTERMILK, COCONUT OIL, LEEK*, NATURAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, COLOR(ANNATTO EXTRACT), SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT). FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM BISULFITE. *DRIED
Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz
Serving size 29.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.5g 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:
TOMATO CONCENTRATE, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, DICED TOMATOES, JALAPéNO PEPPERS, GREEN CHILES, YELLOW CHILES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, DRIED ONION, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, CILANTRO, NATURAL FLAVOR
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Betty Crocker Au Gratin Pot...
Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz
Food Tags
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Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes Tags
Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz 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: Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes has a BSI of 40.5 while Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz has a BSI of 5.0. Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes contains 80.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz contains 10.3g per 100g. Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz has 70.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes provides 7.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz. Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes provides 5.8g 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 vegetable based products / meals category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.