Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lentils
Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lentils | Mashed Potat... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 15.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 3.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Lentils
Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic
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Nutritional Labels
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Lentils
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
LENTILS.
Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic
Serving size 28.0 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:
POTATOES*, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC*, SODIUM CASEINATE (FROM MILK), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE, GROUND WHITE PEPPER, PARSLEY*, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Lentils
Vitamins
Minerals
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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: Lentils has a BSI of 28.4 while Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic has a BSI of 34.9. Lentils has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lentils appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lentils contains 60.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic contains 67.9g per 100g. Lentils has 7.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lentils provides 30.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic. Lentils provides 26.4g 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 vegetable and lentil mixes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.