Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch
La Cena, Frijoles Carita
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mashed Potat... | La Cena, Fri... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch
La Cena, Frijoles Carita
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Nutritional Labels
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Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch
Serving size 27.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
IDAHO POTATO (DRY), PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: VINEGAR POWDER, CREAM POWDER (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, GARLIC, ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CANOLA OIL, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PARSLEY FLAKES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE. FRESHNESS PRESERVED WITH SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID, BHA AND BHT.
La Cena, Frijoles Carita
Serving size 47.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.0g 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:
BLACK EYE PEAS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch
Food Tags
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Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch 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: Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch has a BSI of 33.1 while La Cena, Frijoles Carita has a BSI of 43.8. Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch contains 70.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while La Cena, Frijoles Carita contains 59.6g per 100g. La Cena, Frijoles Carita has 10.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch provides 7.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 10.6g in La Cena, Frijoles Carita. La Cena, Frijoles Carita provides 3.2g 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.