Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gourmet Cookie Monster
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| Nutrient | Gourmet Cook... | Mini Palmiers |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 89.0g | 14.0g |
| Sugars | 52.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 29.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Gourmet Cookie Monster vs Mini Palmiers: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Gourmet Cookie Monster has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Mini Palmiers's moderate impact (BSI 26.3). Gourmet Cookie Monster contains 75.0g more carbs per serving, Gourmet Cookie Monster provides 3.0g more fiber. Mini Palmiers 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.
Gourmet Cookie Monster
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Gourmet Cookie Monster
Serving size 129.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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:
(IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT FLOUR, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), COLORED CANDY PIECES (DARK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], CORN SYRUP, GUM ARABIC, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX, SHELLAC), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM OIL, WHEY [MILK), NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR [YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 2], SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), OATS, PECANS, WATER, BUTTER (CREAM [MILK], SALT), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DRIED WHOLE EGGS, MOLASSES, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE.
Mini Palmiers
Serving size 26.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), UNSALTED BUTTER (CREAM), WATER, SUGAR, SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Gourmet Cookie Monster
Minerals
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Minerals
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: Gourmet Cookie Monster has a BSI of 100.0 while Mini Palmiers has a BSI of 26.3. Mini Palmiers has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mini Palmiers appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 26.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gourmet Cookie Monster contains 69.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mini Palmiers contains 53.9g per 100g. Mini Palmiers has 15.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Gourmet Cookie Monster provides 2.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Mini Palmiers. Gourmet Cookie Monster provides 2.3g 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.
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.