Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce
Pinto Beans
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheesy Mashe... | Pinto Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 7.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce
Pinto Beans
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Nutritional Labels
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CANOLA OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, MILKFAT, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES); SEASONED POTATOES (POTATOES*, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, WHEY, CREAM, SKIM MILK, ONION*, GARLIC*, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT], MILK, SPICE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, LACTIC ACID, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ENZYMES).
Pinto Beans
Serving size 44.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.0g 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:
PINTO BEANS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cheesy has a BSI of 42.4 while Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans has a BSI of 40.2. Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cheesy contains 42.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans contains 63.6g per 100g. Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cheesy has 20.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cheesy provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 15.9g in Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans. Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans provides 12.3g 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.
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