Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spicy Onion Rings
Shredded Hash Browns
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spicy Onion ... | Shredded Has... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spicy Onion Rings
Shredded Hash Browns
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Nutritional Labels
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Spicy Onion Rings
Serving size 82.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
ONION, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), WATER, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, DRIED ONION, CAYENNE POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM LACTATE), DRIED WHEY, YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR (SOY), SPICE EXTRACT, EGG WHITES, GARLIC POWDER, GUAR GUM, NONFAT MILK, SOY FLOUR.
Shredded Hash Browns
Serving size 84.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 12.0g 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, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), DEXTROSE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Spicy Onion Rings
Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Spicy Onion Rings
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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: Spicy Onion Rings, Spicy has a BSI of 60.4 while Shredded Hash Browns has a BSI of 25.9. Shredded Hash Browns has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shredded Hash Browns appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spicy Onion Rings, Spicy contains 40.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shredded Hash Browns contains 17.9g per 100g. Shredded Hash Browns has 22.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spicy Onion Rings, Spicy provides 2.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Shredded Hash Browns. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the french fries, potatoes & onion rings category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.