Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chai Latte
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.Lemonade Drink Mix
Kingston Marketing CoComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chai Latte | Lemonade Dri... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 9.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chai Latte
Lemonade Drink Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Chai Latte
Serving size 14.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, GLUCOSE SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, INSTANT TEA, SALT, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE, SUCRALOSE
Lemonade Drink Mix
Serving size 18.0 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:
SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, CITRIC ACID, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVOR, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Chai Latte
Minerals
Lemonade Drink Mix
Vitamins
Ingredient Analysis
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Chai Latte
Lemonade Drink Mix
Food Tags
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Lemonade Drink Mix 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: Chai Latte has a BSI of 17.3 while Lemonade Drink Mix has a BSI of 34.0. Chai Latte has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chai Latte appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chai Latte contains 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Lemonade Drink Mix contains 94.4g per 100g. Chai Latte has 30.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chai Latte provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Lemonade Drink Mix. 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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