Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Instant Mash... | Tuscan Garli... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 53.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Instant Mashed Potatoes
Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Instant 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 POTATOES WITH EMULSIFIER (MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES) AND PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, SILICON DIOXIDE, EMULSIFIER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), SPICE, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, PRESERVATIVE (TBHQ), SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE.
Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice
Serving size 250.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 53.0g 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:
RICE (LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE, IRON PHOSPHATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), WATER, RICE BRAN OIL, SEASONING (SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC AND ONION, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Instant Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Instant Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 33.4 while Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb has a BSI of 100.0. Instant Mashed Potatoes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Instant Mashed Potatoes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Instant Mashed Potatoes contains 78.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb contains 21.2g per 100g. Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb has 57.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Instant Mashed Potatoes provides 4.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb. Instant Mashed Potatoes provides 4.3g 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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