Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing
Dessert Decorations Candy Stars
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cream Cheese... | Dessert Deco... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 9.0g |
| Sugars | 27.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing
Dessert Decorations Candy Stars
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing
Serving size 35.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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, WATER, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, GUM ARABIC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, SALT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6.
Dessert Decorations Candy Stars
Serving size 9.0 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, WATER, PECTIN, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, BLUE 1, RED 40, YELLOW 5, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR).
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing Tags
Dessert Decorations Candy Stars Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing, Cream Cheese has a BSI of 58.0 while Dessert Decorations Candy Stars has a BSI of 18.0. Dessert Decorations Candy Stars has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Dessert Decorations Candy Stars appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 18.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing, Cream Cheese contains 82.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dessert Decorations Candy Stars contains 100.0g per 100g. Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing, Cream Cheese has 17.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cream Cheese Flavored Decorating Cookie Icing, Cream Cheese provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Dessert Decorations Candy Stars. 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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