Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ready To Serve Brown Rice
Riviana Foods Inc.Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz
Idahoan Foods, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ready To Ser... | Mountain Har... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Ready To Serve Brown Rice
Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Ready To Serve Brown Rice
Serving size 125.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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:
WATER, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN.
Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz
Serving size 22.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 14.0g 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 WITH EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES) AND PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS AND ROSEMARY EXTRACT)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ready To Serve Brown Rice
Vitamins
Minerals
Mountain Harvest Mashe...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Ready To Serve Brown Rice
Mountain Harvest Mashed Pot...
Food Tags
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Ready To Serve Brown Rice Tags
Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz 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: Ready To Serve Brown Rice has a BSI of 79.0 while Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz has a BSI of 27.5. Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Ready To Serve Brown Rice contains 35.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz contains 68.2g per 100g. Ready To Serve Brown Rice has 33.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ready To Serve Brown Rice provides 3.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.5g in Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz. Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 Oz provides 1.3g 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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