Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate
Two Rivers Coffee LlcLemonade Drink Mix
Kingston Marketing CoComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hot Cocoa, M... | Lemonade Dri... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate
Lemonade Drink Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate
Serving size 15.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
PURE CANE SUGAR, NON DAIRY CREAMER (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS). MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, SILICONE DIOXIDE.
Lemonade Drink Mix
Serving size 18.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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, FRUCTOSE, CITRIC ACID, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVOR, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate
Minerals
Lemonade Drink Mix
Vitamins
Ingredient Analysis
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Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate
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Food Tags
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Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate 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: Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate has a BSI of 17.2 while Lemonade Drink Mix has a BSI of 34.0. Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate contains 66.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Lemonade Drink Mix contains 94.4g per 100g. Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate has 27.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate provides 6.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Lemonade Drink Mix. Hot Cocoa, Milk Chocolate 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.
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