Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweet Baby Gherkins
Potato Salad, Mustard
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweet Baby G... | Potato Salad... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweet Baby Gherkins
Potato Salad, Mustard
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Sweet Baby Gherkins
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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:
CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, ALUM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80, YELLOW 5.
Potato Salad, Mustard
Serving size 135.0 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:
POTATOES, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE]), MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, GARLIC, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), DILL PICKLE (CUCUMBERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], ALUM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORING, TURMERIC, POLYSORBATE 80), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CELERY, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, VINEGAR, ONION, RED BELL PEPPER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), SUGAR, ANNATTO COLOR (SOYBEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sweet Baby Gherkins
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Potato Salad, Mustard
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweet Baby Gherkins
Potato Salad, Mustard
Food Tags
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Sweet Baby Gherkins Tags
Potato Salad, Mustard Tags
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: Sweet Baby Gherkins has a BSI of 16.0 while Potato Salad, Mustard has a BSI of 41.6. Sweet Baby Gherkins has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sweet Baby Gherkins appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 16.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweet Baby Gherkins contains 28.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Potato Salad, Mustard contains 17.8g per 100g. Potato Salad, Mustard has 10.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweet Baby Gherkins provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.2g in Potato Salad, Mustard. Potato Salad, Mustard provides 2.2g 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 pickles, olives, peppers & relishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.