Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms
Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Garlic Herb ... | Creamy Butte... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 6.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms
Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes
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Nutritional Labels
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Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GARLIC POWDER, SUNFLOWER OIL, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, SALT, PARSLEY, WHITE PEPPER.
Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 23.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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:
POTATO FLAKES (DEHYDRATED POTATO, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PRESERVATIVES [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID]), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT MILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, PALM OIL, ANTI-CAKING AGENT (CALCIUM SILICATE), SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), TBHQ AND BHT (PRESERVATIVES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms
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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: Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms, Garlic Herb has a BSI of 5.9 while Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Butter has a BSI of 33.3. Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms, Garlic Herb has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms, Garlic Herb appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms, Garlic Herb contains 7.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Butter contains 78.3g per 100g. Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms, Garlic Herb has 71.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Garlic Herb Snacking Mushrooms, Garlic Herb provides 3.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Butter. 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.
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