Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweet Tea
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.Tradewinds, Slow Brewed Iced Tea
Nestle Waters North America Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweet Tea | Tradewinds, ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 25.0g | 29.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweet Tea
Tradewinds, Slow Brewed Iced Tea
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Nutritional Labels
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Sweet Tea
Serving size 354.0 MLg
% 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:
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM ACID SULFATE, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), CARAMEL COLOR (SULFITES), SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID.
Tradewinds, Slow Brewed Iced Tea
Serving size 240.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
BREWED TEA (FILTERED WATER, BLACK TEA LEAVES), SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID.
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweet Tea
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Food Tags
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Sweet Tea 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: Sweet Tea has a BSI of 52.0 while Tradewinds, Slow Brewed Iced Tea has a BSI of 58.0. Sweet Tea has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sweet Tea appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 52.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweet Tea contains 7.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tradewinds, Slow Brewed Iced Tea contains 12.1g per 100g. Sweet Tea has 4.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweet Tea provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Tradewinds, Slow Brewed Iced Tea. 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 iced & bottle tea category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.