Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon
Johanna Foods, Inc.Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea
Pepsi Cola North America Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Brewed Lemon... | Lipton, Spar... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 29.0g | 18.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon vs Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon has very high impact (BSI 58.0) compared to Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea's high impact (BSI 36.0). Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon contains 11.0g more carbs per serving. Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon
Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon
Serving size 360.0 MLTg
% 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:
BREWED TEA WITH FILTERED WATER, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID
Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea
Serving size 355.0 MLg
% 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:
CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, GREEN TEA, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CITRUS PECTIN, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon
Minerals
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Vitamins
Food Tags
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Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon Tags
Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea 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: Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon has a BSI of 58.0 while Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea has a BSI of 36.0. Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon contains 8.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea contains 5.1g per 100g. Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea has 3.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Brewed Lemon Tea, Lemon provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Lipton, Sparkling Iced Tea. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the iced & bottle tea category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.