Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa
Snyder's Lance, Inc.Wavy Corn Chips, Original
Wise Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Potato Chips... | Wavy Corn Ch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa
Wavy Corn Chips, Original
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Nutritional Labels
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Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% 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:
POTATOES, AVOCADO OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, MANGO SALT (SALT, MANGO JUICE CONCENTRATE), TOMATO POWDER, GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, JALAPENO POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICES, SALT, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY, YEAST EXTRACT, CHILI POWDER, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS.
Wavy Corn Chips, Original
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.0g 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:
CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER, SOYBEAN, OR CANOLA OIL), SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Potato Chips, Tropical...
Vitamins
Minerals
Wavy Corn Chips, Original
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa
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Food Tags
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Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa Tags
Wavy Corn Chips, Original 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: Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa has a BSI of 32.4 while Wavy Corn Chips, Original has a BSI of 43.1. Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa contains 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Wavy Corn Chips, Original contains 57.1g per 100g. Wavy Corn Chips, Original has 7.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Wavy Corn Chips, Original. Potato Chips, Tropical Salsa provides 1.2g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the chips, pretzels & snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.