Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gumballs
Family Dollar Stores Inc.Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted
Dubble BubbleComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Gumballs | Assorted Fla... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 6.0g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Gumballs
Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted
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Nutritional Labels
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Gumballs
Serving size 8.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, CHEWING GUM BASE, CORN STARCH, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, SOY LECITHIN, MALIC ACID, GUM ARABIC, CARNUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, RED 3, BLUE 1).
Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted
Serving size 3.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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:
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, GUM BASE, DEXTROSE, GUM ARABIC, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 3), CORN STARCH, BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Ingredient Analysis
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Gumballs
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Food Tags
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Gumballs Tags
Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted 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: Gumballs has a BSI of 12.0 while Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted has a BSI of 6.0. Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 6.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gumballs contains 75.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted contains 100.0g per 100g. Gumballs has 25.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Gumballs provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Assorted Flavors Chewing Gum, Assorted. 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 chewing gum & mints category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.