Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives
Bob Evans Farms IncTraditional Vegetable Fried Rice
World Finer Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mashed Potat... | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives vs Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice has very high impact (BSI 72.9) compared to Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives's high impact (BSI 35.7). Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice contains 19.0g more carbs per serving. Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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.
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives
Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives
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]), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK, MODIFIED FOOD CORN STARCH, WHEY POWDER, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], CARRAGEENAN), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, PRESERVATIVE (ARTIFICIAL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE, AND SOYBEAN OIL), NATURAL FLAVOR, CHIVES, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE.
Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice
Serving size 140.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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:
COOKED RICE (WHITE RICE, WATER), ONIONS, CARROTS, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ETHYL ALCOHOL, SUGAR), SWEET CORN, PEAS, SESAME OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, GINGER, GARLIC, LEEKS, RED PEPPERS, OLIVE OIL, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, LIME AND LEMON CONCENTRATE, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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, Sour Cream & Chives has a BSI of 35.7 while Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice has a BSI of 72.9. Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives contains 16.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice contains 27.9g per 100g. Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives has 11.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice. 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 entrees, sides & small meals category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.