Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Holly & Berries
The Nutmeg Spice Co. Ltd.Decorating Icing, Kelly Green
Wilton Industries Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Holly & Berries | Decorating I... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.5g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 24.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Holly & Berries
Decorating Icing, Kelly Green
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Nutritional Labels
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Holly & Berries
Serving size 4.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.5g 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, RICE, FLOUR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN), CORN STARCH, GUM ARABIC, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, RED #40, SOY LECITHIN, FD&C YELLOW #5 & 6, FD&C BLUE #1, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Decorating Icing, Kelly Green
Serving size 35.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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, VEGETABLE SHORTENING ([PALM OIL/CANOLA OIL], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), WATER, CORN SYRUP, 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Ingredient Analysis
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Holly & Berries
Decorating Icing, Kelly Green
Food Tags
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Decorating Icing, Kelly Green 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: Holly & Berries has a BSI of 7.0 while Decorating Icing, Kelly Green has a BSI of 48.7. Holly & Berries has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Holly & Berries appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Holly & Berries contains 87.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Decorating Icing, Kelly Green contains 71.4g per 100g. Decorating Icing, Kelly Green has 16.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Holly & Berries provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Decorating Icing, Kelly Green. 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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