Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread
Vanilla Cookies
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Gluten Free ... | Vanilla Cookies |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 12.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread
Vanilla Cookies
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread
Serving size 31.0 GRMg
% 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:
FLOUR BLEND (RICE, POTATO STARCH, MAIZE, STABILISER: XANTHAN GUM), BUTTER, SUGAR, SALT
Vanilla Cookies
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g 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:
CANE SUGAR, BUTTER, UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), EGG WHITES, VANILLA EXTRACT, MILK, BAKING POWDER, AND SALT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread Tags
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Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread has a BSI of 38.2 while Vanilla Cookies, Vanilla has a BSI of 36.2. Vanilla Cookies, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Vanilla Cookies, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread contains 64.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vanilla Cookies, Vanilla contains 63.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Vanilla Cookies, Vanilla. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the cookies & biscuits category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.