Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies
Target StoresDark Melting Wafers
Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Decorating K... | Dark Melting... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 11.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g | 21.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies vs Dark Melting Wafers: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Dark Melting Wafers has high impact (BSI 39.3) compared to Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies's moderate impact (BSI 22.0). Dark Melting Wafers contains 12.0g more carbs per serving, Dark Melting Wafers provides 2.0g more fiber. Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies 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.
Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies
Dark Melting Wafers
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Nutritional Labels
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Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies
Serving size 15.0 GRMg
% 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:
ICINGS (ICING SUGAR [SUGAR, CORN STARCH], WATER, PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POLYSORBATE 60, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1), CHRISTMAS TREES CANDIES (DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE), CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CANDIES (DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, CHRISTMAS QUINS (DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1).
Dark Melting Wafers
Serving size 41.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL AND PALM OILS, NONFAT DRY MILK, COCOA-PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA, GLYCERYL LACTO ESTERS, SOY LECITHIN-AN EMULSIFIER, SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Decorating Kit Icing...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Dark Melting Wafers
Minerals
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: Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies has a BSI of 22.0 while Dark Melting Wafers has a BSI of 39.3. Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 22.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies contains 73.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dark Melting Wafers contains 56.1g per 100g. Dark Melting Wafers has 17.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Decorating Kit Icing & Decorating Candies provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.9g in Dark Melting Wafers. Dark Melting Wafers provides 4.9g 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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