Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Grade A Shre... | Homestyle Ma... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs
Serving size 86.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 15.0g 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, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER, CORN), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH: DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, RICE FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (ADDED TO PRESERVE COLOR).
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 155.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.1g 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, CREAM, WATER, SKIM MILK, 2% OR LESS OF SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK, ENZYMES), SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, SPICES, POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs Tags
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes 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: Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs has a BSI of 31.5 while Homestyle Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 35.6. Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs contains 19.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Homestyle Mashed Potatoes contains 12.3g per 100g. Homestyle Mashed Potatoes has 7.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.6g in Homestyle Mashed Potatoes. 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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