Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon
Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | V8 Beverage ... | Gatorade Fru... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 13.0g | 21.9g |
| Sugars | 11.0g | 20.9g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon
Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon
Serving size 248.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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: WATER, VEGETABLE JUICE (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICE OF SWEET POTATOES), FRUIT JUICE (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF APPLES, WATERMELON, KIWIS), NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, GREEN TEA EXTRACT (WITH NATURAL CAFFEINE FROM GREEN TEA), VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), SUCRALOSE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).
Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle
Serving size 360.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
WATER, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, RED 40, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, CARAMEL COLOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon
Vitamins
Minerals
Gatorade Fruit Punch T...
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon Tags
Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle 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: V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon has a BSI of 26.0 while Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle has a BSI of 43.9. V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 26.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon contains 5.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle contains 6.1g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
V8 Beverage Kiwi Melon provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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