Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon
Mars, Inc.Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange
Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cinnamon Gum... | Life Savers,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 2.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon
Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange
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Nutritional Labels
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Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon
Serving size 2.7 GRMg
% 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, GUM BASE, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS; LESS THAN 2% OF: GLYCEROL, SOY LECITHIN, COLOR ADDED, ACESULFAME K, HYDROXYLATED SOY LECITHIN, ASPARTAME, BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange
Serving size 15.0 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, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CRITIC ACID, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ASPARTAME, COLOR (YELLOW 6).
Ingredient Analysis
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Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon
Life Savers, Mints, Orange,...
Food Tags
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Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon Tags
Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange 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: Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon has a BSI of 4.0 while Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange has a BSI of 30.0. Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 4.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon contains 74.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange contains 100.0g per 100g. Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon has 25.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cinnamon Gum, Cinnamon provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange. 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.