Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Coconut Meringue Pie
Brookshire Grocery CompanyDanish, Walnut
Rdk Corp.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Coconut Meri... | Danish, Walnut |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 25.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Coconut Meringue Pie vs Danish, Walnut: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Coconut Meringue Pie has extremely high impact (BSI 82.1) compared to Danish, Walnut's high impact (BSI 42.2). Coconut Meringue Pie contains 21.0g more carbs per serving, Coconut Meringue Pie provides 1.0g more fiber. Danish, Walnut is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Coconut Meringue Pie
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Nutritional Labels
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Coconut Meringue Pie
Serving size 136.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ENRICHED FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM OIL, EGG WHITES, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SWEETENED COCONUT (COCONUT, SUGAR, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALT, SODIUM METABISULFITE TO PRESERVE WHITENESS), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE TO [PRESERVE FRESHNESS], ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), DEXTROSE, SALT, CORN STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), CAROB BEAN GUM, AGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM BITARTARATE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, PRESERVED WITH SORBIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE.
Danish, Walnut
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, COLORED WITH ANNATTO/TURMERIC, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED.), BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES, CANE SYRUP), SUGAR, WALNUTS, 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: WATER, CORN SYRUP, EGGS, YEAST, SOY LECITHIN, SOY PROTEIN, SALT, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CINNAMON, AGAR-AGAR, TOCOPHEROLS PRESERVATIVE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MALTED BARLEY, CORN STARCH, COLOR ADDED.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Coconut Meringue Pie
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Food Tags
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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: Coconut Meringue Pie has a BSI of 82.1 while Danish, Walnut has a BSI of 42.2. Danish, Walnut has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Danish, Walnut appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 42.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Coconut Meringue Pie contains 32.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Danish, Walnut contains 46.0g per 100g. Coconut Meringue Pie has 13.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Coconut Meringue Pie provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Danish, Walnut. 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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