Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can
Pepsico Inc.V8 Splash Beverage Citrus
Campbell Soup CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mountain Dew... | V8 Splash Be... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.4g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 44.2g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can
V8 Splash Beverage Citrus
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Nutritional Labels
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Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can
Serving size 360.0 MLg
% 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:
INGREDIENTS: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED 40, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1
V8 Splash Beverage Citrus
Serving size 240.0 MLg
% 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:
INGREDIENTS: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORING, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, SUCRALOSE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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V8 Splash Beverage Citrus
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can Tags
V8 Splash Beverage Citrus 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: Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can has a BSI of 88.8 while V8 Splash Beverage Citrus has a BSI of 36.0. V8 Splash Beverage Citrus has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
V8 Splash Beverage Citrus appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can contains 12.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while V8 Splash Beverage Citrus contains 7.5g per 100g. V8 Splash Beverage Citrus has 4.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mountain Dew Code Red Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in V8 Splash Beverage Citrus. 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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