Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes has less impact on blood sugar than Sweetened Coconut Flaked

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Sweetened Coconut Flaked

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 10.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 3.0g Raises blood sugar 6.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 2.0g Digestible carbs 4.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

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

Sweetened Coconut Flaked
BSI: 12 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 15.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 8.0g Raises blood sugar 16.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 6.0g Digestible carbs 12.0
Fat 3.5g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 12

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

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

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Baking Additives & Extracts Shurfine Branded

Full Food Name

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened

Sweetened Coconut Flaked

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Baking Additives & Extracts Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sweetened Coconut Flaked, Sweetened

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Unsweetened ... Sweetened Co...
Carbs 3.0g 8.0g
Sugars 1.0g 5.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 1.0g 0.0g
Fat 6.0g 3.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Serving size 10.0 Gg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 5.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 2.0mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 90.0mg 2%

* 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:

COCONUT, SODIUM METABISULFITE (ADDED TO RETAIN COLOR).

Sweetened Coconut Flaked

Serving size 15.0 Gg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 20.0mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 8.0g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 1.1mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 60.0mg 1%

* 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:

COCONUT, SUGAR, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (SUSTAINS FRESHNESS), SALT, SODIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVES WHITENESS).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 28% DV
Potassium 26% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Sweetened Coconut Flaked

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Potassium 11% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Total Ingredients
2
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Sweetened Coconut Flaked

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Sweetened Coconut Flaked 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 Shurfine
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 690436

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Brand Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2374723

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