Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon
LucasGift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy
P.C. Woo, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mini Candy S... | Gift Set A... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon
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Nutritional Labels
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Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon
Serving size 14.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 4.0g 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:
CANDY STRIPS: (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SORBITOL SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, CHILI POWDER, GLYCEROL, IODIZED SALT, WHEAT FIBER, SODIUM CITRATE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE, MALIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE AS PRESERVATIVES, COLOR (FD&C RED 40), SOY LECITHIN), SAUCE: (WATER, IODIZED SALT, CITRIC ACID, CHILI POWDER, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE AS PRESERVATIVES, ASCORBIC ACID SUCRALOSE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).
Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy
Serving size 11.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 3.0g 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, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), PALM OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, WATER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5.
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon Tags
Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy Tags
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: Lucas, Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon has a BSI of 16.0 while Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy has a BSI of 22.0. Lucas, Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lucas, Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 16.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lucas, Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon contains 57.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy contains 100.0g per 100g. Lucas, Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon has 42.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lucas, Mini Candy Strips, Sandia Watermelon provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Gift Set Assorted Mini Airheads Candy. 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.
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