Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweetened Brewed Tea
Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweetened Br... | Honey Ginsen... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 20.0g | 24.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweetened Brewed Tea
Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Sweetened Brewed Tea
Serving size 240.0 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:
TEA (FILTERED WATER, BREWED TEA CONCENTRATE), SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID.
Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea
Serving size 355.0 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, SUGAR, HONEY POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, GREEN TEA, CITRIC ACID, GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweetened Brewed Tea
Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea
Food Tags
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Sweetened Brewed Tea Tags
Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea 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: Sweetened Brewed Tea has a BSI of 42.0 while Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea, Honey Ginseng has a BSI of 50.0. Sweetened Brewed Tea has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sweetened Brewed Tea appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 42.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweetened Brewed Tea contains 8.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea, Honey Ginseng contains 7.0g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Sweetened Brewed Tea provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Honey Ginseng Iced Green Tea, Honey Ginseng. 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.