Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Salted Pretzel Twists
Whole Foods Market, Inc.Spartan, Tortilla Chips
Mcilhenny CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Salted Pretz... | Spartan, Tor... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Salted Pretzel Twists
Spartan, Tortilla Chips
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Nutritional Labels
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Salted Pretzel Twists
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
CORNSTARCH, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, RICE FLOUR, CORN FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED PALM OIL, SALT, CANE SUGAR**, CELLULOSE GUM, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), YEAST, CITRIC ACID.
Spartan, Tortilla Chips
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:
YELLOW CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, SUNFLOWER, OR SOYBEAN OIL), OAT FIBER, AND SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Salted Pretzel Twists
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Spartan, Tortilla Chips
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Salted Pretzel Twists
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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: Salted Pretzel Twists, Salted has a BSI of 41.8 while Spartan, Tortilla Chips has a BSI of 32.3. Spartan, Tortilla Chips has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Spartan, Tortilla Chips appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Salted Pretzel Twists, Salted contains 78.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Spartan, Tortilla Chips contains 67.9g per 100g. Spartan, Tortilla Chips has 10.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Salted Pretzel Twists, Salted provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Spartan, Tortilla Chips. Spartan, 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.