Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes has less impact on blood sugar than Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel
BSI: 32 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 30.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 18.0g Raises blood sugar 36.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 17.0g Digestible carbs 34.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -1.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 32

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes
BSI: 22 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 11.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 11.0g Raises blood sugar 22.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 11.0g Digestible carbs 22.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 22

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

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Candy Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Branded

Full Food Name

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes

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Candy Doscher's Candies Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes, Peppermint

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chocolate Du... Peppermint G...
Carbs 18.0g 11.0g
Sugars 15.0g 8.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0g
Protein 1.0g 0.0g
Fat 8.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

Serving size 30.0 Gg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 60.0mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 18.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 15.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 30.0mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 95.1mg 2%

* 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, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR), COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, PALM OIL, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MILK FAT, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, EXTRACTS OF OREGANO, FLAXSEED, PLUM, AND GREEN TEA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SALT, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT.

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes

Serving size 11.0 Gg

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 11.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 60.0mg 5%

* 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:

CANE SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CALCIUM CARBONATE, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, RED 40.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

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Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 7% DV
Potassium 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Peppermint Gourmet Can...

Minerals

Calcium 55% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caram...

Total Ingredients
21
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 5 more

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Chocolate Duet Hearts Caramel Assortment, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1977897

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Brand Doscher's Candies Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2147803

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