Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Instant Mashed Potatoes
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Fresh & EasyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Instant Mash... | Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 7.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Instant Mashed Potatoes
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
DEHYDRATED POTATO WITH EMULSIFIER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES) AND PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED MILK, NONFAT MILK), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), NONFAT MILK, WHEY, IMITATION BACON BITS (SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL WITH PRESERVATIVE [TBHQ], HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, INACTIVE DRIED YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3 AND /OR RED 40, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE SHORTENING [HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN], SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, CALCIUM SILICATE, SWEET CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SILICON DIOXIDE), BUTTERMILK, LACTIC ACID, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP AND COW MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES), PRESERVATIVE (CITRIC ACID, TOCOPHEROLS, BHT), DEHYDRATED ONION, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM CASEINATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, REDUCED-LACTOSE WHEY, COLOR (BETA CAROTENE), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DEHYDRATED CHIVES, EMULSIFIER (MONOGLYCERIDES), DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SILICON DIOXIDE.
Beans
Serving size 44.0 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:
PINTO BEANS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Instant Mashed Potatoes has a BSI of 35.1 while Fresh & Easy, Beans has a BSI of 40.2. Instant Mashed Potatoes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Instant Mashed Potatoes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Instant Mashed Potatoes contains 71.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fresh & Easy, Beans contains 63.6g per 100g. Fresh & Easy, Beans has 7.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Instant Mashed Potatoes provides 7.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 15.9g in Fresh & Easy, Beans. Fresh & Easy, Beans provides 8.8g 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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