Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Schnuck Markets, Inc.Cole Slaw
R G Gunnoe Farms Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cucumber Tom... | Cole Slaw |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 5.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cole Slaw
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Nutritional Labels
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
CUCUMBER, GRAPE TOMATOES, DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GARLIC JUICE, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [AS PRESERVATIVES], PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, ONION JUICE, XANTHAN GUM, PARSLEY, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), FETA CHEESE (FETA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE AND POTATO STARCH [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), RED ONION.
Cole Slaw
Serving size 110.0 Gg
% 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:
CABBAGE, SALAD DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, EGG YOLK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SUGAR, CARROTS, ONIONS, SALT, MUSTARD (WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED), VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Minerals
Cole Slaw
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cole Slaw
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: Cucumber Tomato Salad has a BSI of 7.8 while Cole Slaw has a BSI of 27.9. Cucumber Tomato Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cucumber Tomato Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cucumber Tomato Salad contains 4.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cole Slaw contains 14.6g per 100g. Cucumber Tomato Salad has 10.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cucumber Tomato Salad provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Cole Slaw. 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.