Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Betty Crocke... | Red Gold 15.... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.6g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.9g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 2.2g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
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Nutritional Labels
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Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 26.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.1g 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*, MALTODEXTRIN, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SALT, MODIFIED WHEY, IMITATION BACON BITS (SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, INACTIVE YEAST*, COLOR [CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3], TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE), SOY LECITHIN), ONION*. CONTAINS 0.5 % OR LESS OF: WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK*, CHIVES*, LACTIC ACID, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, CALCIUM LACTATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, BLUE CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), BACON FAT, COLOR (ANNATTO AND TURMERIC EXTRACT). FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE AND CITRIC ACID. *DRIED
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
Serving size 29.0 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:
TOMATO CONCENTRATE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES, JALAPéNO PEPPERS, GREEN CHILES, YELLOW CHILES, VINEGAR, DRIED ONION, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, CILANTRO, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes Tags
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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: Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 33.4 while Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa has a BSI of 2.0. Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 2.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes contains 71.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa contains 6.9g per 100g. Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa has 64.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes provides 5.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.4g in Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa. Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes provides 2.4g 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.