Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Coconut Milk
Safeway, Inc.Dried Mushroom Medley
World Variety Produce, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Coconut Milk | Dried Mushro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Coconut Milk
Dried Mushroom Medley
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Nutritional Labels
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Coconut Milk
Serving size 80.0 MLTg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
COCONUT, PURIFIED WATER, GUAR GUM, SUCROSE ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE.
Dried Mushroom Medley
Serving size 5.0 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:
MUSHROOMS (PORTOBELLO, OYSTER, SLIPPERY JACK, AND BLACK TRUMPETS OR PORCINI).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Coconut Milk
Minerals
Dried Mushroom Medley
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Coconut Milk
Food Tags
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Coconut Milk Tags
Dried Mushroom Medley 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: Coconut Milk has a BSI of 3.9 while Dried Mushroom Medley has a BSI of 1.9. Dried Mushroom Medley has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Dried Mushroom Medley appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Coconut Milk contains 2.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dried Mushroom Medley contains 60.0g per 100g. Coconut Milk has 57.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Coconut Milk provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 40.0g in Dried Mushroom Medley. Dried Mushroom Medley provides 40.0g 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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