Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light
Conagra Brands, Inc.Garlic & Herb Butter Spread
Land O'lakes, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Light 31% Ve... | Garlic & Her... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light
Garlic & Herb Butter Spread
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Nutritional Labels
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Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light
Serving size 14.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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, SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, PALM KERNEL OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR).
Garlic & Herb Butter Spread
Serving size 14.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
CREAM, WATER, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC POWDER, GARLIC, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, CORNSTARCH, ONION POWDER, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, PARSLEY, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Light 31% Vegetable Oi...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Garlic & Herb Butter S...
Vitamins
Ingredient Analysis
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Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spr...
Garlic & Herb Butter Spread
Food Tags
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Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light Tags
Garlic & Herb Butter Spread Tags
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: Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light has a BSI of 1.9 while Garlic & Herb Butter Spread has a BSI of 1.8. Garlic & Herb Butter Spread has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Garlic & Herb Butter Spread appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light contains 7.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Garlic & Herb Butter Spread contains 7.1g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Garlic & Herb Butter Spread. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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 butter & spread category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.