Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea
Food Town Stores Inc.Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon
Bj's Wholesale Club / Corporate BrandsComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Brewed Sligh... | Iced Tea Wit... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 48.0g |
| Sugars | 22.0g | 45.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea vs Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon has extremely high impact (BSI 96.0) compared to Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea's high impact (BSI 44.0). Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon contains 26.0g more carbs per serving. Brewed Slightly Sweet 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 Slightly Sweet Tea
Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea
Serving size 360.0 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:
FILTERED WATER, SUGAR, BREWED BLACK TEA EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), PHOSPHORIC ACID.
Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon
Serving size 500.0 MLTg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
WATER, HI FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE (PRESERVATIVE), BLACK TEA, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND POTASSIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), PHOSPHORIC ACID, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM, SUCRALOSE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Iced Tea With Lemon Fl...
Minerals
Food Tags
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Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea Tags
Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon 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 Slightly Sweet Tea has a BSI of 44.0 while Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon has a BSI of 96.0. Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea contains 6.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon contains 9.6g per 100g. Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea has 3.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Iced Tea With Lemon Flavor, Lemon. 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.