Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice
Holland American Food Co., IncChewing Gum Canels
Chicles Canel's Sa De CvComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mentos, Drop... | Chewing Gum ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 93.0g | 4.3g |
| Sugars | 69.0g | 3.9g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 1.8g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice
Chewing Gum Canels
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Nutritional Labels
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Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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, GLUCOSE SYRUP, FULLY HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, LIQUORICE EXTRACT, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORING, NATURAL MINT FLAVORINGS, THICKENERS (GELLAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM ARABIC), EMULSIFIER (SUCROSE ESTER OF FATTY ACIDS), GLAZING AGENTS (CARNABA WAX, BEESWAX).
Chewing Gum Canels
Serving size 5.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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, CHEWING GUM BASE, GLUCOSE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SORBITOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GLYCERINE, ACIDULANTS (FUMARIC ACID AND MALIC ACID), ARABIC GUM, BRIGHTENING AGENT, SOY, LECITHIN, SEALANT, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (INCLUDING FD&C RED #40, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED #3, FD&C YELLOW #5, BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). )
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Food Tags
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Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice 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: Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice has a BSI of 100.0 while Chewing Gum Canels has a BSI of 8.5. Chewing Gum Canels has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chewing Gum Canels appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 8.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice contains 93.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chewing Gum Canels contains 85.2g per 100g. Chewing Gum Canels has 7.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mentos, Drop, Chewy Sweets, Licorice, Licorice provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Chewing Gum Canels. 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 chewing gum & mints category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.