Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Dinner Mints Candy
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Hilco LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Dinner Mints... | Tutti Frutti... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Dinner Mints Candy
Tutti Frutti Gumballs
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Nutritional Labels
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Dinner Mints Candy
Serving size 10.0 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:
SUGAR SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, INVERT SYRUP, SALT, PEPPERMINT OIL, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 3, FD&C YELLOW 5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 LAKE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RICE PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN.
Tutti Frutti Gumballs
Serving size 7.5 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 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, DEXTROSE, GUM BASE, GLUCOSE SYRUP, COLORS (MICA-BASED PEARLESCENT PIGMENT, YELLOW NO. 6 & 5, RED NO. 40, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SYNTHETIC IRON OXIDE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, EMULSIFIER (SOY LECETHIN), HUMECTANTS (GLYCEROL), THICKENER (GUM ARABIC), GLAZING AGENTS (CARNAUBA WAX, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, SHELLAC).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Dinner Mints Candy
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Tutti Frutti Gumballs
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Dinner Mints Candy
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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: Dinner Mints Candy, Dinner Mints has a BSI of 20.0 while Tutti Frutti Gumballs, Tutti Frutti has a BSI of 12.0. Tutti Frutti Gumballs, Tutti Frutti has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tutti Frutti Gumballs, Tutti Frutti appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 12.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Dinner Mints Candy, Dinner Mints contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tutti Frutti Gumballs, Tutti Frutti contains 80.0g per 100g. Tutti Frutti Gumballs, Tutti Frutti has 20.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Dinner Mints Candy, Dinner Mints provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Tutti Frutti Gumballs, Tutti Frutti. 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 chewing gum & mints category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.