Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels
Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Rold Gold, O... | Ranch Natura... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels
Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips
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Nutritional Labels
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Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, CORN SYRUP, CORN OIL, MALT EXTRACT, YEAST, AND AMMONIUM BICARBONATE.
Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
ORGANIC STONEGROUND CORN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR CORN OIL, RANCH SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY, TOMATO POWDER, DEXTROSE, BUTTERMILK, SKIM MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, SPICES, ONION POWDER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES], YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTER, TURMERIC OLEORESIN [COLOR]), CORN BRAN, ANNATTO
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels 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: Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels has a BSI of 43.1 while Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips has a BSI of 30.4. Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels contains 82.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips contains 64.3g per 100g. Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips has 17.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Rold Gold, Original Thins Pretzels provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips. Ranch Natural Tortilla Chips provides 3.5g 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.