Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Flavored Syrup, Caramel
Safeway, Inc.Date Syrup, Date
Al Barakah Dates Factory LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Flavored Syr... | Date Syrup, ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 15.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Flavored Syrup, Caramel
Date Syrup, Date
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Nutritional Labels
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Flavored Syrup, Caramel
Serving size 30.0 MLg
% 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:
PURE CANE SUGAR, PURIFIED WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS) CARAMEL COLOR.
Date Syrup, Date
Serving size 20.0 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.
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Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Flavored Syrup, Caramel
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
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Ingredient Analysis
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Flavored Syrup, Caramel
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: Flavored Syrup, Caramel has a BSI of 32.0 while Date Syrup, Date has a BSI of 25.7. Date Syrup, Date has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Date Syrup, Date appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Flavored Syrup, Caramel contains 53.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Date Syrup, Date contains 75.0g per 100g. Flavored Syrup, Caramel has 21.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Flavored Syrup, Caramel provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 10.0g in Date Syrup, Date. Date Syrup, Date provides 10.0g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the syrups & molasses category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.