Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Light Brown Sugar Pouches

Imperial Sugar Company
BSI Score:
100
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Organic Cane Sugar

Trader Joe's
BSI Score:
8
Trader Joe's Branded Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar
Imperial Sugar Company Branded Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Light Brown ... Organic Cane...
Carbs 56.0g 4.0g
Sugars 55.0g 4.0g
Fiber 0g 0g
Protein 0.0g 0.0g
Fat 0.0g 0.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.

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.

Light Brown Sugar Pouches

Organic Cane Sugar

Community Blood Sugar Responses

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Organic Cane Sugar

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Light Brown Sugar Pouches

Serving size 57.0 Gg

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 14.8mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 56.0g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 55.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 46.7mg 4%

* 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:

BROWN SUGAR (CANE SUGAR, CANE SYRUPS)

Organic Cane Sugar

Serving size 4.0 Gg

Calories 15

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

* 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:

ORGANIC CANE SUGAR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Light Brown Sugar Pouches

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Organic Cane Sugar

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Light Brown Sugar Pouches

Total Ingredients
2
Processing Level
Minimally Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb

Organic Cane Sugar

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Minimally Processed
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Light Brown Sugar Pouches Tags

Organic Cane Sugar Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Imperial Sugar Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2170012

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Brand Trader Joe's
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 403411

Report Data Issues for Organic Cane Sugar

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management