Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Candy Bar
NestleGift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy
P.C. Woo, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Candy Bar | Gift Set A... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 22.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Candy Bar
Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy
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Nutritional Labels
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Candy Bar
Serving size 42.5 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, NONFAT MILK, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT MILK, CRISPED RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT, SALT), COCONUT OIL, BUTTER, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy
Serving size 11.0 Gg
% 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:
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), PALM OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, WATER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Candy Bar
Minerals
Gift Set Assorted Mi...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Candy Bar
Gift Set Assorted Mini Ai...
Food 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: Candy Bar has a BSI of 58.0 while Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy has a BSI of 22.0. Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 22.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Candy Bar contains 70.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy contains 100.0g per 100g. Candy Bar has 29.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Candy Bar provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy. 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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