Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheese Straws, Cheddar
Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheese Straw... | Mama Mellace... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 11.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cheese Straws, Cheddar
Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Cheese Straws, Cheddar
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, CAYENNE, SEA SALT
Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix
Serving size 30.0 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:
HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES (CORN MEAL, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, FANCY MOLASSES, SUNFLOWER OIL, FRUCTOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, HONEY, SALT, BAKING SODA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], DEXTROSE), MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NONFAT MILK POWDER, BUTTER OIL, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), WHITE AND DARK COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], NONFAT MILK POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), MARSHMALLOWS (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PORK GELATIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CARAMEL CORN (SUGAR, POPCORN, BROWN SUGAR, GLUCOSE, BUTTER, SOY MARGARINE [SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOY OIL, WATER, SALT, NONFAT MILK POWDER, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE {PRESERVATIVE}, MONOGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3], VANILLA FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BICARBONATE), PRETZELS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [CONTAINS WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, LEAVENING [YEAST, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE]).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Cheese Straws, Cheddar
Vitamins
Minerals
Mama Mellace's, S'more...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Cheese Straws, Cheddar
Mama Mellace's, S'mores Sna...
Food Tags
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Cheese Straws, Cheddar Tags
Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack 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: Cheese Straws, Cheddar has a BSI of 19.9 while Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix has a BSI of 42.6. Cheese Straws, Cheddar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Straws, Cheddar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 19.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheese Straws, Cheddar contains 36.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix contains 76.7g per 100g. Cheese Straws, Cheddar has 40.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheese Straws, Cheddar provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix. Mama Mellace's, S'mores Snack Mix provides 3.3g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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 other snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.