Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Wintergreen Lozenges
George J. Howe CompanyMentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
Perfetti Van Melle Usa Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Wintergreen ... | Mentos, The ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 14.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Wintergreen Lozenges
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Wintergreen Lozenges
Serving size 15.0 Gg
% 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:
INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, GLYCERINE, GELATIN, VEGETABLE GUMS (TRAGACANTH, ARABIC, AND XANTHAN), ARTIFICIAL WINTERGREEN FLAVOR, RED 3, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE.
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll
Serving size 3.0 Gg
% 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:
SUGAR, WHEAT GLUCOSE SYRUP, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, RICE STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, SUCROSE ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, GELLAN GUM, CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX.
Ingredient Analysis
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Wintergreen Lozenges
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Food Tags
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Wintergreen Lozenges 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: Wintergreen Lozenges, Wintergreen has a BSI of 30.0 while Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll has a BSI of 6.0. Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 6.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Wintergreen Lozenges, Wintergreen contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll contains 100.0g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Wintergreen Lozenges, Wintergreen provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Mentos, The Chewy Mint Roll. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the chewing gum & mints category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.