Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Dinner Mints
Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Dinner Mints | Delicious Fr... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 14.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Dinner Mints
Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Dinner Mints
Serving size 14.0 Gg
% 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:
CANE SUGAR, NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, CREAM OF TARTAR, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE.
Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls
Serving size 3.5 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, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, GUM BASE, GUM ARABIC, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5), CORN STARCH, BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Dinner Mints Tags
Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls Tags
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 has a BSI of 28.0 while Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls, Delicious Fruit has a BSI of 6.0. Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls, Delicious Fruit has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls, Delicious Fruit appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 6.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Dinner Mints contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls, Delicious Fruit contains 85.7g per 100g. Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls, Delicious Fruit has 14.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Dinner Mints provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Delicious Fruit Flavor Gum Balls, Delicious Fruit. 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.