Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Medium Walnut Pieces
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.Drizzled Popcorn
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Medium Walnu... | Drizzled Pop... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 21.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Medium Walnut Pieces
Drizzled Popcorn
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Nutritional Labels
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Medium Walnut Pieces
Serving size 32.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
SHELLED WALNUTS.
Drizzled Popcorn
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
SUGAR, POPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUTS, COCOA, WHEY (MILK), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, SALT, REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY (MILK), PALM KERNEL OIL, SKIM MILK, LECITHIN (SOY), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Medium Walnut Pieces
Minerals
Drizzled Popcorn
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Drizzled Popcorn
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: Medium Walnut Pieces has a BSI of 0.0 while Drizzled Popcorn, Drizzled has a BSI of 32.3. Medium Walnut Pieces has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Medium Walnut Pieces appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 0.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Medium Walnut Pieces contains 9.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Drizzled Popcorn, Drizzled contains 67.9g per 100g. Medium Walnut Pieces has 58.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Medium Walnut Pieces provides 9.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Drizzled Popcorn, Drizzled. Medium Walnut Pieces provides 2.3g 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 popcorn, peanuts, seeds & related snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.