Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lemon Meringue Pie
Brookshire Grocery CompanyCookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme
The Kellogg CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lemon Mering... | Cookies 'N C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 52.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 33.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Lemon Meringue Pie vs Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Lemon Meringue Pie has extremely high impact (BSI 97.9) compared to Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme's high impact (BSI 42.4). Lemon Meringue Pie contains 30.0g more carbs per serving, Lemon Meringue Pie provides 2.0g more fiber. Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme 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.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme
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Nutritional Labels
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Lemon Meringue Pie
Serving size 136.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ENRICHED FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, EGG WHITES, NONFAT MILK, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, EGG YOLKS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS], ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CITRIC ACID, LEMON PULP CELLS, SALT DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CAROB BEAN GUM, AGAR, LEMON OIL, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM BITARTARATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, PRESERVED WITH SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE.
Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
SUGAR, TOASTED RICE CEREAL (RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MALT FLAVOR, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL, SOYBEAN AND/OR PALM OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, DEXTROSE, GELATIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, DATEM, BAKING SODA, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, BHT FOR FRESHNESS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Lemon Meringue Pie
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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: Lemon Meringue Pie has a BSI of 97.9 while Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme has a BSI of 42.4. Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 42.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lemon Meringue Pie contains 38.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme contains 73.3g per 100g. Lemon Meringue Pie has 35.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lemon Meringue Pie provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cookies 'N Creme Flavored Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Cookies 'N' Creme. Lemon Meringue Pie provides 1.5g 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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