Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Holiday Sprinkles
Brand Castle, LlcMilk Chocolate Flakes
De RuijterComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Holiday Spri... | Milk Chocola... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.9g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 2.3g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Holiday Sprinkles
Milk Chocolate Flakes
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Nutritional Labels
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Holiday Sprinkles
Serving size 4.0 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:
HOLIDAY CONFETTI: SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN), CORN STARCH, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6. RED SANDING SUGAR: SUGAR, RED 40, RED 3, YELLOW 6, CARNAUBA WAX, SHELLAC. TWINKLING TREES BLEND: DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, DEXTRIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SOYA LECITHIN, RED 40, SHELLAC, GUM ARABIC, CARNAUBA WAX, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6.
Milk Chocolate Flakes
Serving size 15.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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, COCOA FAT, COCOA BUTTER, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, LACTOSE, DEXTROSE FRACTIONATED MILK FAT (HARD FRACTION), EMULSIFIER: LECITHIN (CONTAINS SOY), FLAVOR AT LEAST 20% COCOA SOLIDS.
Ingredient Analysis
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Holiday Sprinkles
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Food Tags
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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: Holiday Sprinkles has a BSI of 8.0 while Milk Chocolate Flakes has a BSI of 19.3. Holiday Sprinkles has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Holiday Sprinkles appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 8.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Holiday Sprinkles contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Milk Chocolate Flakes contains 73.3g per 100g. Milk Chocolate Flakes has 26.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Holiday Sprinkles provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 6.7g in Milk Chocolate Flakes. Milk Chocolate Flakes provides 6.7g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the baking decorations & dessert toppings category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.