Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Noodle Cup
Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Noodle Cup | Wai Wai, Ori... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Noodle Cup
Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles
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Nutritional Labels
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Noodle Cup
Serving size 73.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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:
NISSIN CUP NOODLES SPICY & SEAFOOD FLAVOR INSTANT RAMEN NOODLE INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, RAPESEED OIL), TAPIOCA STARCH, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES [CORN CABBAGE (LACTOSE), GREEN ONION, RED BELL PEPPER], SALT, NONDAIRY CREAMER [GLUCOSE SYRUP, PALM OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK DERIVATIVE)], DEHYDRATED CUTTLEFISH, DEXTROSE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CHILI POWDER, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (CORN, SOYBEAN), GARLIC POWDER, KIMCHI POWDER (CALMS, BONITO SARDINE, SALT, CHILI), SEAFOOD POWDER (CUTTLEFISH, CLAMS), ONION POWDER, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARAMEL COLOR, WHITE PEPPER POWDER, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DEHYDRATED BEET COLOR, GINGER POWDER SODIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (PRESERVATIVE), THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN.
Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 48.0g 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:
RICE, WATER
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Noodle Cup
Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Noodle Cup
Food Tags
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Noodle Cup 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: Noodle Cup has a BSI of 80.1 while Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles has a BSI of 94.5. Noodle Cup has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Noodle Cup appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 80.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Noodle Cup contains 61.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles contains 89.1g per 100g. Noodle Cup has 27.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Noodle Cup provides 4.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles. Noodle Cup provides 2.3g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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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