Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mashed Potatoes, Garlic
Bob Evans Farms IncQueso Refried Beans, Queso
Herdez S.A.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mashed Potat... | Queso Refrie... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 10.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mashed Potatoes, Garlic
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Nutritional Labels
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Mashed Potatoes, Garlic
Serving size 124.0 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:
POTATOES, MILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY SOLIDS, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID OF ESTER OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM SILICATE [ANTICAKING AGENT]), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, PRESERVATIVE (ARTIFICIAL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SALT, AND SOYBEAN OIL), GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE NATURAL FLAVOR.
Queso Refried Beans, Queso
Serving size 35.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
PINTO BEANS (SOYBEAN OIL (TRANS FREE SHORTENING WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID), SALT), WHOLE MILK POWDER, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, ANNATTO COLOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Mashed Potatoes, Garlic
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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: Mashed Potatoes, Garlic has a BSI of 35.7 while Queso Refried Beans, Queso has a BSI of 18.9. Queso Refried Beans, Queso has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Queso Refried Beans, Queso appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 18.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mashed Potatoes, Garlic contains 16.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Queso Refried Beans, Queso contains 57.1g per 100g. Mashed Potatoes, Garlic has 41.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mashed Potatoes, Garlic provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 28.6g in Queso Refried Beans, Queso. Queso Refried Beans, Queso provides 27.0g 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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