Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Heartbreakers Candy
Ferrara Candy CompanyFruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry
Morinaga America, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Heartbreaker... | Fruity Chewy... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 19.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 3.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Heartbreakers Candy
Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry
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Nutritional Labels
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Heartbreakers Candy
Serving size 15.0 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:
INGREDIENTS: DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, AND LESS THAN 2% OF CORN SYRUP, MALIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, CARNAUBA WAX, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLOR ADDED, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry
Serving size 31.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF GELATIN, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUCROSE FATTY ACID ESTERS, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, MANGO JUICE CONCENTRATE, BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR), VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR).
Ingredient Analysis
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Heartbreakers Candy
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Food Tags
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Heartbreakers Candy Tags
Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry 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: Heartbreakers Candy has a BSI of 28.0 while Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry has a BSI of 49.3. Heartbreakers Candy has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Heartbreakers Candy appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Heartbreakers Candy contains 93.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry contains 80.7g per 100g. Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry has 12.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Heartbreakers Candy provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Fruity Chewy Candy, Mango, Grape, Green Apple, Strawberry. 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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