Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Continental Coconut Macaroons
Continental Cookies Inc.Harvest Sandwich Cookies
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Continental ... | Harvest Sand... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Continental Coconut Macaroons
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Nutritional Labels
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Continental Coconut Macaroons
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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 TREATED WITH SULFITES, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL) MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR) EGG WHITES, KERNAL PASTE.
Harvest Sandwich Cookies
Serving size 34.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 8.0g 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, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, PRESERVATIVE [POTASSIUM SORBATE], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS, INVERT SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MOLASSES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), EGGS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, RED 40 LAKE, POLYSORBATE 60, YELLOW 6 LAKE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, EGG WHITES, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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: Continental Coconut Macaroons has a BSI of 30.6 while Harvest Sandwich Cookies has a BSI of 47.7. Continental Coconut Macaroons has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Continental Coconut Macaroons appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Continental Coconut Macaroons contains 60.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Harvest Sandwich Cookies contains 73.5g per 100g. Continental Coconut Macaroons has 12.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Continental Coconut Macaroons provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Harvest Sandwich Cookies. Continental Coconut Macaroons provides 3.6g 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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