Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hot Cheese Puffs
Brookshire Grocery CompanyWeis, Rice Cakes
Weis Markets, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hot Cheese P... | Weis, Rice C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 8.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hot Cheese Puffs
Weis, Rice Cakes
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Nutritional Labels
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Hot Cheese Puffs
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
YELLOW CORN MEAL, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, CANOLA, OR REFINED SOYBEAN OIL), FLAMIN HOT SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CORN STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE [MSG], CHEDDAR AND ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, ANNATTO], RED 40 LAKE, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, WHEY, SODIUM DIACETATE, PALM OIL, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION, GARLIC, MALIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ACETIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR), BUTTERY CHEESE SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ANNATTO, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], CORN STARCH, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE [MSG], BUTTER [CREAM], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE), RED PEPPER SEASONING (SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICE AND SPICE EXTRACTIVES INCLUDING PAPRIKA [COLOR], SOYBEAN OIL), RED 40 LAKE (COLOR)
Weis, Rice Cakes
Serving size 10.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 8.0g 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:
WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Hot Cheese Puffs
Minerals
Weis, Rice Cakes
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Hot Cheese Puffs
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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: Hot Cheese Puffs, Hot Cheese has a BSI of 30.4 while Weis, Rice Cakes has a BSI of 15.7. Weis, Rice Cakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Weis, Rice Cakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 15.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hot Cheese Puffs, Hot Cheese contains 60.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Weis, Rice Cakes contains 80.0g per 100g. Hot Cheese Puffs, Hot Cheese has 19.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hot Cheese Puffs, Hot Cheese provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Weis, Rice Cakes. Hot Cheese Puffs, Hot Cheese provides 3.6g 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 other snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.