Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream
Idahoan Foods, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Garlic Mashe... | Classic Mash... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Nutritional Labels
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 124.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
POTATOES, WHOLE MILK, BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, WATER, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, DEHYDRATED ROASTED GARLIC, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE TO MAINTAIN COLOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR).
Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
IDAHO POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, COCONUT AND CANOLA), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUGAR, BUTTERMILK, NONFAT DRY MILK, CREAM, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORS. FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, AND CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 37.6 while Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream, Classic has a BSI of 35.0. Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream, Classic has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream, Classic appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes contains 16.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream, Classic contains 71.4g per 100g. Garlic Mashed Potatoes has 54.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream, Classic. Classic Mashed Potatoes With Butter & Cream, Classic provides 5.5g 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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