Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tex Mex Trail Mix With Spicy Peanuts, Almonds, Salsa Corn Sticks, Sesame Sticks, Chili Bits & Pepitas
Pecan Halves
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tex Mex Trai... | Pecan Halves |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 12.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Tex Mex Trail Mix With Spicy Peanuts, Almonds, Salsa Corn Sticks, Sesame Sticks, Chili Bits & Pepitas
Pecan Halves
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Nutritional Labels
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Tex Mex Trail Mix With Spicy Peanuts, Almonds, Salsa Corn Sticks, Sesame Sticks, Chili Bits & Pepitas
Serving size 35.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
SPICY PEANUTS (PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SPICES INCLUDING RED PEPPER, CHEDDAR, ROMANO AND BLUE CHEESE POWDER [CHEDDAR, ROMANO AND BLUE CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK AND PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, CANOLA AND SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK, CREAM, CULTURES, NONFAT DRY MILK, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR], YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC [COLOR], CITRIC ACID, EXTRACTIVES OF SPICE), ALMONDS, SALSA CORN STICKS (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORN MASA FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, POTATO FLOUR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES, PAPRIKA [COLOR], ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER), SESAME STICKS (FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR], SOYBEAN OIL, SESAME SEEDS, BULGUR WHEAT, SEA SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF SOY FLOUR, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TURMERIC AND BEET POWDER [COLOR]), CHILI BITS (RICE, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEAN, SALT, WHEAT], SUGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN [COLOR], CHILI POWDER), PEPITAS, VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED), SEA SALT.
Pecan Halves
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
INGREDIENTS: PECANS
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Pecan Halves
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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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: Tex Mex Trail Mix With Spicy Peanuts, Almonds, Salsa Corn Sticks, Sesame Sticks, Chili Bits & Pepitas, Tex Mex has a BSI of 18.0 while Pecan Halves has a BSI of 3.6. Pecan Halves has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pecan Halves appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tex Mex Trail Mix With Spicy Peanuts, Almonds, Salsa Corn Sticks, Sesame Sticks, Chili Bits & Pepitas, Tex Mex contains 34.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pecan Halves contains 14.3g per 100g. Pecan Halves has 20.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tex Mex Trail Mix With Spicy Peanuts, Almonds, Salsa Corn Sticks, Sesame Sticks, Chili Bits & Pepitas, Tex Mex provides 5.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Pecan Halves. Pecan Halves provides 1.4g 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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