Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Garden Salad
The Kroger Co.Salad Olives
Transnational Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Garden Salad | Salad Olives |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 13.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Garden Salad vs Salad Olives: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Garden Salad has moderate impact (BSI 17.7) compared to Salad Olives's minimal impact (BSI 2.0). Garden Salad contains 12.0g more carbs per serving. Salad Olives 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.
Garden Salad
Salad Olives
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Garden Salad
Serving size 311.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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:
ROMAINE AND ICEBERG LETTUCE, TOMATOES, BROCCOLI, CUCUMBERS, CARROTS, YELLOW PEPPERS, RED ONIONS, RANCH DRESSING: SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, BUTTERMILK, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, ENZYMES), EGG YOLK, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, EGG WHITES, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEHYDRATED ONION, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), XANTHAN GUM, SPICE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVATIVE).
Salad Olives
Serving size 15.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
MANZANILLA OLIVES, WATER, MINCED PIMIENTO (PIMIENTO, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), SALT, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Garden Salad
Vitamins
Minerals
Salad Olives
Vitamins
Minerals
Food Tags
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Garden Salad 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: Garden Salad has a BSI of 17.7 while Salad Olives has a BSI of 2.0. Salad Olives has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Salad Olives appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 2.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Garden Salad contains 4.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Salad Olives contains 6.7g per 100g. Garden Salad has 2.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Garden Salad provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Salad Olives. Garden Salad provides 1.3g 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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