Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
Perfetti Van Melle Usa Inc.Maize Gumballs
Meijer, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mentos, The ... | Maize Gumballs |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
Serving size 3.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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, WHEAT GLUCOSE SYRUP, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, RICE STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, SUCROSE ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, GELLAN GUM, CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX.
Maize Gumballs
Serving size 8.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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, DEXTROSE, GUM BASE, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GLYCERIN, RESINOUS GLAZE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CARNAUBA WAX, COLORS (YELLOW 5), BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
Ingredient Analysis
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Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
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Food Tags
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Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll 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, The Chewy Mint Roll has a BSI of 6.0 while Maize Gumballs has a BSI of 14.0. Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 6.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maize Gumballs contains 87.5g per 100g. Maize Gumballs has 12.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Maize Gumballs. 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.