Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored
Frito Lay CompanyKey Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime
Harris Teeter Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Frosted Cook... | Key Lime Coo... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 35.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 19.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored vs Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored has very high impact (BSI 65.8) compared to Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime's high impact (BSI 36.3). Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored contains 16.0g more carbs per serving, Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored provides 1.0g more fiber. Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime 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.
Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored
Serving size 51.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED AND BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), SUGAR, POWDERED SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, FRUCTOSE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: WHEY, EGGS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), DRIED LEMON PEELS, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, BHT (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CITRIC ACID, AGAR, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SUGAR, SUGAR COATING (DEXTROSE, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL KEY LIME FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), VANILLA EXTRACT, NATURAL KEY LIME FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, CORNSTARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SEA SLAT,
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored has a BSI of 65.8 while Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime has a BSI of 36.3. Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored contains 68.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime contains 67.9g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Key Lime Cookie Straws, Key Lime. Frosted Cookies, Lemon Pie Flavored provides 2.0g 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.
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