Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Nerds Filled Gum Balls
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints
Hannaford Bros. Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Nerds Filled... | Pastel Mints... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 10.0g |
| Sugars | 22.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nerds Filled Gum Balls
Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints
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Nutritional Labels
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Nerds Filled Gum Balls
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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, CORN SYRUP, GUM BASE (SOY), MALIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GLYCERIN, RESINOUS GLAZE (CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE), TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CARNAUBA WAX, COLORS (CARMINE, YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, RED #3, RED #40, BLUE #1, BLUE #2, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW #5 LAKE, YELLOW#6 LAKE, RED #40 LAKE, BLUE #1 LAKE, BLUE #2 LAKE), BHT.
Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints
Serving size 10.0 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, GLYCERIN, CREAM OF TARTAR, PEPPERMINT OIL, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Nerds Filled Gum Balls
Minerals
Pastel Mints Soft Cand...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Nerds Filled Gum Balls
Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pa...
Food Tags
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Nerds Filled Gum Balls 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: Nerds Filled Gum Balls has a BSI of 47.9 while Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints has a BSI of 20.0. Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 20.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Nerds Filled Gum Balls contains 85.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints contains 100.0g per 100g. Nerds Filled Gum Balls has 14.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Nerds Filled Gum Balls provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Pastel Mints Soft Candy, Pastel Mints. 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.