Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spicy Pepper... | Garlic Mashe... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna
Serving size 128.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 18.0g 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:
COOKED GRAIN BLEND (WATER, BROWN RICE, BLACK BARLEY, DAIKON RADISH SEEDS), LIGHT TUNA, COOKED BEAN BLEND (WATER, BLACK BEANS, WHITE BEANS), WATER, CARROTS, CORN, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: HOT SAUCE (AGED RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC), LIME JUICE, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, SALT, CILANTRO, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH [CORN], XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS FIBER, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
COOKED POTATOES (POTATOES, WATER), MILK WITH VITAMIN D3, BUTTER (CREAM AND SALT), CREAM, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, SAUTED GARLIC (GARLIC, NATURAL ONION FLAVOR [GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, RICE CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN]), CULTURED DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM DIACETATE, GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ONION POWDER, NISIN PREPARATION (SALT, NISIN).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna, Spicy Pepper has a BSI of 39.2 while Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic has a BSI of 31.6. Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna, Spicy Pepper contains 18.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic contains 12.0g per 100g. Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic has 6.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna, Spicy Pepper provides 3.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic. Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna, Spicy Pepper provides 2.4g 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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