Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue
Pretzels, Spicy Original
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Golden Flake... | Pretzels, Sp... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue
Pretzels, Spicy Original
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Nutritional Labels
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Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue
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:
FRESH CHOICE POTATOES COOKED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURE VEGETABLES OILS: CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, PALM OR SOYBEAN, SALT. INGREDIENTS OF SEASONING: SOY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, PAPRIKA, TORULA YEAST, SPICES, CORN STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CITRIC ACID, TOMATO POWDER, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.
Pretzels, Spicy Original
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:
PRETZELS [UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE-B1, RIBOFLAVIN-B2, FOLIC ACID), MALT, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST], CANOLA OIL, SEASONING BLEND (MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, LESS THAN 1% OF: CALCIUM STEARATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, {SOY}], CAYENNE, LEMON PEPPER (SALT, BLACK PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, YELLOW 5 LAKE, NATURAL FLAVOR, LECITHIN, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE TO PREVENT CAKING), ONION POWDER, GARLIC.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Pretzels, Spicy Original
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue Tags
Pretzels, Spicy Original Tags
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: Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue has a BSI of 24.4 while Pretzels, Spicy Original has a BSI of 34.3. Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 24.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue contains 50.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pretzels, Spicy Original contains 67.9g per 100g. Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue has 17.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Golden Flake, Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Pretzels, Spicy Original. 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 chips, pretzels & snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.