Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Candy, Starlite Mints
Ahold Usa, Inc.Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs
Maud Borup, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Candy, Starl... | Slam Dunk Ba... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 11.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Candy, Starlite Mints
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Candy, Starlite Mints
Serving size 15.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 4.0g 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, PEPPERMINT OIL, NATURAL SPEARMINT OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), ARTIFICIAL COLORS (RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1).
Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs
Serving size 9.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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, GUM BASE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GLYCEROL, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, BEESWAX, CARNAUBA WAX, BHT, OLIVE OIL, COCHINEAL EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, BETA-CAROTENE.
Ingredient Analysis
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Candy, Starlite Mints
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Food Tags
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Candy, Starlite Mints Tags
Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs 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: Candy, Starlite Mints has a BSI of 30.0 while Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs has a BSI of 14.0. Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 14.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Candy, Starlite Mints contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs contains 77.8g per 100g. Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs has 22.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Candy, Starlite Mints provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Slam Dunk Basketball Gumballs. 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 chewing gum & mints category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.