Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Red Hot Mix Snack
N.A.F.T.A. DistributorsWeis, Rice Cakes
Weis Markets, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Red Hot Mix ... | Weis, Rice C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 8.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Red Hot Mix Snack
Weis, Rice Cakes
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Nutritional Labels
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Red Hot Mix Snack
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
WHEAT PELLET (WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, LODIZED SALT, BAKING SODA, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 2), CORN PELLET (NIXTAMALIZED CORN FLOUR, LODIZED SALT AND ONION POWDER), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM OIL), AND FUEGO SEASONING (LODIZED SALT, ACIDULANTS, CITRIC ACID AND ACETIC ACID), MALTRODEXTRIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTEMATE, CHILI POWDER, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (RED LAC 40, LAC YELLOW 6, FD&C YELLOW 5), SODIUM BICARBONATE, INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ANTI-CAKING AGENTS (SILICON DIOXIDE AND CALCIUM SILICATE), VEGETABLE OIL, SODIUM DIACATET AND CARAMEL COLOR CLASS IV.
Weis, Rice Cakes
Serving size 10.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 8.0g 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:
WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Red Hot Mix Snack
Minerals
Weis, Rice Cakes
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Red Hot Mix Snack
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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: Red Hot Mix Snack, Red Hot has a BSI of 33.0 while Weis, Rice Cakes has a BSI of 15.7. Weis, Rice Cakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Weis, Rice Cakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 15.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Red Hot Mix Snack, Red Hot contains 60.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Weis, Rice Cakes contains 80.0g per 100g. Red Hot Mix Snack, Red Hot has 19.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Red Hot Mix Snack, Red Hot provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Weis, Rice Cakes. 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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