Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Homestyle Ma... | Thick & Fluf... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry
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Nutritional Labels
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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 155.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.1g 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:
POTATOES, CREAM, WATER, SKIM MILK, 2% OR LESS OF SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK, ENZYMES), SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, SPICES, POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS
Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry
Serving size 55.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, PALM, CANOLA AND/OR COTTONSEED), WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WHEAT BRAN, OAT FIBER, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE FOR COLOR, EGGS, WHEY, BLUEBERRIES, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, BLUEBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE FOR COLOR, CORNSTARCH, CITRIC ACID, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes 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: Homestyle Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 35.6 while Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry has a BSI of 37.1. Homestyle Mashed Potatoes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes contains 12.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry contains 40.0g per 100g. Homestyle Mashed Potatoes has 27.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes provides 0.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.5g in Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry. Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry provides 4.9g 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.
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