Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb
General Mills, Inc.Salad, Santa Fe Style
Ahold Usa, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Grains & Qui... | Salad, Santa... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.9g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 3.5g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb vs Salad, Santa Fe Style: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb has very high impact (BSI 60.4) compared to Salad, Santa Fe Style's moderate impact (BSI 27.3). Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb contains 18.0g more carbs per serving, Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb provides 1.1g more fiber. Salad, Santa Fe Style 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.
Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb
Salad, Santa Fe Style
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Nutritional Labels
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Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb
Serving size 49.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
BROWN RICE, SWEETENED CRANBERRIES* (SUGAR, CRANBERRIES, SUNFLOWER OIL), PARBOILED RED RICE, ALMOND PIECES, WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA, LENTILS, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PARSLEY*, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE, ONION*, GARLIC*, BASIL, CANOLA OIL, GUAR GUM.
Salad, Santa Fe Style
Serving size 177.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.1g 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:
ROMAINE LETTUCE, SALSA RANCH DRESSING (VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL], SALSA [TOMATOES, ONIONS, CHILIES, GARLIC, SALT, CILANTRO, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM], BUTTERMILK [CULTURED SKIM MILK, BUTTERFAT, SALT], SUGAR, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, WATER, EGG YOLKS, SALT, JALAPENO PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [AS PRESERVATIVES], DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SEASONING [HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, GARLIC*, SPICES, CHILI PEPPER, PAPRIKA {COLOR}, CARRAGEENAN, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE {WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT}, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA {COLOR}], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM LACTATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE), ROASTED CORN, CHEESE BLEND (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE AND QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], ASADERO CHEESE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), TORTILLA CHIPS (STONE GROUND WHITE CORN, SUNFLOWER OIL OR CORN OIL, NACHO SEASONING [WHEY*, SALT, GRANULAR CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, CHEDDAR CHEESE* {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, TOMATO*, SOYBEAN OIL, ROMANO CHEESE* {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, CULTURED WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, BLUE CHEESE* {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, CULTURED NONFAT MILK*, ONION*, BUTTERMILK*, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, GARLIC*, SPICES, SODIUM CITRATE, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO], CHILI LIME SEASONING [WHEY*, LIME JUICE*, SOUR CREAM* {SOUR CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SALT, CULTURES), MALTODEXTRIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE}, SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, SPICE EXTRACTIVE], WATER, TRACE OF LIME).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb has a BSI of 60.4 while Salad, Santa Fe Style has a BSI of 27.3. Salad, Santa Fe Style has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Salad, Santa Fe Style appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb contains 69.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Salad, Santa Fe Style contains 9.0g per 100g. Salad, Santa Fe Style has 60.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb provides 6.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Salad, Santa Fe Style. Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb provides 5.0g 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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