Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Organic Light Brown Sugar has less impact on blood sugar than Turbinado Organic Sugar

Turbinado Organic Sugar

Organic Light Brown Sugar

Turbinado Organic Sugar
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 100.0g Raises blood sugar 200.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 100.0g Digestible carbs 200.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Organic Light Brown Sugar
BSI: 16 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 8.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 8.0g Raises blood sugar 16.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 8.0g Digestible carbs 16.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 16

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Turbinado Organic Sugar

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Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Star Markets Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Turbinado Organic Sugar, Turbinado

Organic Light Brown Sugar

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Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Whole Foods Market, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Organic Light Brown Sugar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Turbinado Or... Organic Ligh...
Carbs 8.0g 8.0g
Sugars 8.0g 8.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0.0g
Fat 0.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Turbinado Organic Sugar

Serving size 8.0 GRMg

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 8.0g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 1.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 0.0mg 0%

* 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:

ORGANIC TURBINADO SUGAR.

Organic Light Brown Sugar

Serving size 8.0 Gg

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 8.0g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 0.0mg 0%

* 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:

ORGANIC BROWN SUGAR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Turbinado Organic Sugar

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Organic Light Brown Sugar

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Turbinado Organic Sugar

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Organic Light Brown Sugar

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Turbinado Organic Sugar Tags

Organic Light Brown Sugar Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Star Markets Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2627063

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Brand Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1988655

Report Data Issues for Organic Light Brown Sugar