Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger
Burdock Tea
TienxiComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Unsweetened ... | Burdock Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 5.0g | 3.9g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.2g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.5g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger
Burdock Tea
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger
Serving size 5.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 4.0g 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:
FRESH GINGER EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN
Burdock Tea
Serving size 5.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 3.7g 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:
BURDUCK ROOT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Unsweetened Instant Gi...
Minerals
Burdock Tea
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Unsweetened Instant Ginger ...
Food Tags
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Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger Tags
Burdock 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: Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger has a BSI of 10.0 while Tienxi, Burdock Tea has a BSI of 7.1. Tienxi, Burdock Tea has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tienxi, Burdock Tea appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tienxi, Burdock Tea contains 77.0g per 100g. Tienxi, Burdock Tea has 23.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Unsweetened Instant Ginger Tea, Ginger provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.8g in Tienxi, Burdock Tea. Tienxi, Burdock Tea provides 4.8g 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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