Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms
Vanilla Almond Protein Bar
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | The Candy Sh... | Vanilla Almo... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 27.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 20.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms
Vanilla Almond Protein Bar
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Nutritional Labels
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The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 3.0g 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:
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, GELATIN, CITRIC ACID, SORBITOL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, FD&C RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1 AND CARNAUBA WAX.
Vanilla Almond Protein Bar
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g 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:
PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CASEIN), YOGURT FLAVORED COATING [MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, ERYTHRITOL, YOGURT POWDER (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, YOGURT CULTURES), SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], SOY PROTEIN CRISPS (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT), OLIGOFRUCTOSE, GLYCERINE, ALMONDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, WATER, ALMOND BUTTER, CANOLA OIL, COOKIE PIECES (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, INULIN, PALM OIL, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), MOLASSES, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, SALT, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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The Candy Shoppe Gummi...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Vanilla Almond Protein...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms
Vanilla Almond Protein Bar
Food Tags
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The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms Tags
Vanilla Almond Protein Bar 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: The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms has a BSI of 59.1 while Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond has a BSI of 17.9. Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms contains 71.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond contains 30.0g per 100g. Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond has 41.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
The Candy Shoppe Gummi Worms provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 10.0g in Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond. Vanilla Almond Protein Bar, Vanilla Almond provides 10.0g 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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