Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Jo Lee Food Products, Inc.Salted Cashews
Dan D PakComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pumpkin Spic... | Salted Cashews |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g | 8.0g |
| Sugars | 20.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Salted Cashews
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Nutritional Labels
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Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Serving size 40.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
PUMPKIN COATING (YOGURT WAFERS [SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, REDUCED MINERAL WHEY POWDER, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, YOGURT POWDER {CULTURED WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CULTURED NONFAT MILK}, SOY LECITHIN {EMULSIFIER}, ARTIFICIAL COLOR {TITANIUM DIOXIDE}, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR}, ORANGE WAFERS [SUGAR, OILS {PALM KERNEL, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL}, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, SOY POWDER {EMULSIFIER}, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR {FD&C YELLOW LAKE NO. 6}, SOY LECITHIN {EMULSIFIER}, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR]), PRETZELS (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALT, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST) PUMPKIN SPICE (SPICES, SUGAR, SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI CAKING AGENT).
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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Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Salted Cashews
Food 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: Pumpkin Spice Pretzels has a BSI of 57.6 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.
Pumpkin Spice Pretzels contains 77.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews contains 26.7g per 100g. Dan D Pak, Salted Cashews has 50.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pumpkin Spice Pretzels provides 2.5g 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.
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