Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla
Walgreens Co.Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry
Turkey Hill Dairy Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ice Cream Sa... | Ice Cream, L... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 32.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla vs Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry has very high impact (BSI 74.5) compared to Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla's very high impact (BSI 58.7). Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry contains 7.0g more carbs per serving, Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla provides 1.0g more fiber. Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla
Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% 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:
ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS: MILKFAT AND NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WHEY, STABILIZED AND EMULSIFIED BY MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM AND CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VEGETABLE ANNATTO (COLOR). CHOCOLATE WAFER INGREDIENTS: BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, CORN SUGAR, PALM OIL, CORN FLOUR, COCOA, CORN SYRUP, BAKING SODA, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN.
Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry
Serving size 112.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
LEMON FLAVORED ICE CREAM: MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT MILK, WHEY, FRUCTOSE, WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON EXTRACT, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, CARRAGEENAN. VANILLA TOPPING: WATER, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), CARBOHYDRATE GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM CITRATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM. BLUEBERRY VARIEGATE: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, CORN SYRUP, BLUEBERRY PUREE, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), CITRIC ACID, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, RED 40, BLUE 1, SODIUM BENZOATE. LEMON CHIPS: SUGAR, VEGETABLE FAT (PALM KERNEL AND/OR PALM), NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL FLAVORS, SOYBEAN OIL, COLOR ADDED.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla has a BSI of 58.7 while Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry has a BSI of 74.5. Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 58.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla contains 43.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry contains 33.9g per 100g. Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry has 9.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Ice Cream, Lemon Blueberry. Ice Cream Sandwich, Vanilla provides 1.4g 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 ice cream & frozen yogurt category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.