Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Whole Wheat Waffles
Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc.Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Topco Associates, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Whole Wheat ... | Pumpkin Spic... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Whole Wheat Waffles
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Nutritional Labels
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Whole Wheat Waffles
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.0g 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:
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), EGG WHITES, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), CALCIUM CARBONATE, WHEAT BRAN, SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12.
Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.0g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SUGAR, PUMPKIN PUREE, NONFAT MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WHOLE EGGS, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SALT, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, SPICES (CINNAMON, NUTMEG, GINGER).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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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: Whole Wheat Waffles has a BSI of 44.7 while Pumpkin Spice Waffles has a BSI of 56.8. Whole Wheat Waffles has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Whole Wheat Waffles appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Whole Wheat Waffles contains 38.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pumpkin Spice Waffles contains 42.9g per 100g. Whole Wheat Waffles has 4.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Whole Wheat Waffles provides 5.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Pumpkin Spice Waffles. Whole Wheat Waffles provides 4.3g 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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