Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists
Salted Cashews
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Nacho Cheese... | Salted Cashews |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 8.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists
Salted Cashews
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Nutritional Labels
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Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT STARCH, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, CANOLA, COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN), SALT, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR, CORN SYRUP, YEAST, WHEY, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK POWDER, ONION POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC POWDER, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID), CITRIC ACID, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), SPICE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VINEGAR SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, ENZYME MODIFIED PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID, ANNATTO, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [SWEET CREAM, LACTIC ACID], NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.
Salted Cashews
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
CASHEWS, CANOLA OIL, SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Nacho Cheese Seasoned ...
Minerals
Salted Cashews
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretz...
Salted Cashews
Food Tags
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Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists 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: Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists, Nacho Cheese has a BSI of 32.4 while Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews has a BSI of 12.5. Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 12.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists, Nacho Cheese contains 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews contains 26.7g per 100g. Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews has 37.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Nacho Cheese Seasoned Pretzel Twists, Nacho Cheese provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews. 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 popcorn, peanuts, seeds & related snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.