Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Herbal Beverage
B. A. B. A. LimitedGreen Tea
CathayComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Herbal Beverage | Green Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Herbal Beverage
Green Tea
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Herbal Beverage
Serving size 145.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 4.0g 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:
WATER, BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES, SIMILAX BALBISIANA (CHAINY ROOTS), SMILAX REGELII (SARSAPARILLA), MALE FERN-DRYOTERIS FILIX MOSS (TAN PAN ROCK), MORINDA ROYOC (STRONG BACK), HONEY, RYTIDOPHYLLUM TOMENTOSUM (SEARCH MI HEART), CASSIA OCCIDENTALIS (DANDELION), VITIS TILIAFOLIA (BLOOD WISS), TROPHIS RACE MOSA (RAW MOON), ALYSICARPUS VAGINALIS (MEDINA), COCONUEIFERA (COCONUT ROOT), MENTHA (MINT).
Green Tea
Serving size 2.0 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:
GREEN TEA, JASMINE
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Herbal Beverage
Minerals
Green Tea
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Herbal Beverage
Food Tags
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Herbal Beverage Tags
Green Tea 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: Herbal Beverage has a BSI of 44.0 while Cathay, Green Tea has a BSI of 1.8. Cathay, Green Tea has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cathay, Green Tea appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Herbal Beverage contains 15.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cathay, Green Tea contains 50.0g per 100g. Herbal Beverage has 34.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Herbal Beverage provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cathay, Green Tea. 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 tea bags category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.