Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes
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Fresh & EasyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Instant Four... | Quinoa & Bro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes
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Nutritional Labels
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Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 23.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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:
DEHYDRATED POTATO WITH EMULSIFIER (MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES) AND PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WHEY, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT MILK, CALCIUM SILICATE, ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP AND COW MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEHYDRATED ONION, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, LACTIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, PRESERVATIVE (TOCOPHEROLS), CITRIC ACID, COLOR (YELLOW 5 & 6).
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
Serving size 152.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 45.0g 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, PARBOILED BROWN RICE, QUINOA, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PEPPERCORNS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 33.3 while Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has a BSI of 90.7. Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes contains 78.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs contains 32.2g per 100g. Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has 46.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes provides 4.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs. Instant Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes provides 2.3g 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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