What are Syrups & Molasses food comparisons?

Syrups & Molasses food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Original Ginger Ale Organic Soda Syrup, Original Ginger Ale vs Blackberry Patch, Raspberry Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Gin... Food 1 Food 1 • BLISSPOINT LLC Original Ginger Ale Organic Soda Syrup	38g	28.0	132	36.8	31.6	—	—	—
Blackberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • BLACKBERRY PATCH INC. Blackberry Patch, Raspberry Syrup	30g	56.0	367	93.3	50.0	—	—	—

Oat Syrup vs Cinnamon Peach Syrup, Cinnamon Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oat Syrup Food 1 Food 1 • MATRIX IT MEDICAL TRACKING SYSTEMS, INC. Oat Syrup	40g	57.0	335	75.0	60.0	3.0	3.0	3.0
Cinnamon Pea... Food 2 Food 2 • TROYER DIST. CO. Cinnamon Peach Syrup	30g	44.0	300	73.3	60.0	—	—	—

Lite Pancake Syrup vs Madagascar Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lite Pancake... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Lite Pancake Syrup	60g	52.0	167	43.3	41.7	—	—	—
Madagascar V... Food 2 Food 2 • MADAVA SUGAR MAPLE, LLC Madagascar Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup	30g	50.0	360	83.3	80.0	—	—	—

Organic Maple Syrup vs Kona Coffee Syrup, Kona Coffee

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Mapl... Food 1 Food 1 • BASCOM MAPLE FARMS, INC Organic Maple Syrup	60g	100.0	333	88.3	88.3	—	—	—
Kona Coffee ... Food 2 Food 2 • SMOOKY MOON 2 Kona Coffee Syrup	38g	30.0	158	39.5	39.5	—	—	—

Pure Vermont Maple Organic Syrup, Pure Vermont Maple vs Traditional Barley Malt Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Vermont... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Pure Vermont Maple Organic Syrup	60g	100.0	333	88.3	88.3	—	—	—
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Traditional Barley Malt Syrup	21g	27.7	286	66.7	38.1	—	—	4.8

Handcrafted Maple Syrup vs Cane Syrup, Cane Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Handcrafted ... Food 1 Food 1 • RJE TRADE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Handcrafted Maple Syrup	60g	100.0	333	88.3	88.3	—	—	—
Cane Syrup Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Cane Syrup	56g	72.0	250	64.3	76.8	—	—	—

Butter Rich Flavor Syrup, Butter Rich vs Rock Candy Syrup, Rock Candy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Rich ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY Butter Rich Flavor Syrup	30g	52.0	333	86.7	46.7	—	—	—
Rock Candy S... Food 2 Food 2 • TRADER VIC'S FOOD PRODUCTS Rock Candy Syrup	38g	46.0	237	60.5	57.9	—	—	—

Triple Berry Syrup vs Lite Butter Flavored Syrup, Lite Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Triple Berry... Food 1 Food 1 • BLACKBERRY PATCH INC. Triple Berry Syrup	30g	52.0	333	86.7	50.0	—	—	—
Lite Butter ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Lite Butter Flavored Syrup	60g	50.0	167	43.3	41.7	1.7	—	—

Vermont Maple Syrup, Vermont Maple vs Bold Ginger Elderberry Syrup, Bold Ginger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vermont Mapl... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Vermont Maple Syrup	60g	100.0	333	88.3	88.3	—	—	—
Bold Ginger ... Food 2 Food 2 • REVITALIZE HEALTH COACHING LLC Bold Ginger Elderberry Syrup	30g	20.0	117	33.3	30.0	—	—	—

Cinnamon Peach Syrup, Cinnamon Peach vs Wild Maine Blueberry Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • TROYER DIST. CO. Cinnamon Peach Syrup	30g	44.0	300	73.3	60.0	—	—	—
Wild Maine B... Food 2 Food 2 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Wild Maine Blueberry Syrup	60g	68.0	233	58.3	56.7	1.7	—	—

Orgeat Syrup Almond Flavor Cocktail Essentials, Orgeat Syrup vs Morning Delight, Syrup, Buttery Rich, Buttery Rich

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orgeat Syrup... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN BEVERAGE MARKETERS Orgeat Syrup Almond Flavor Cocktail Essentials	30g	48.0	333	80.0	80.0	—	—	—
Morning Deli... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Morning Delight, Syrup, Buttery Rich, Buttery Rich	60g	50.0	167	41.7	40.0	—	—	—

Semi Sweet Real Chocolate Chips vs Viva La Raspa Sno Cone Syrup, Chili Mango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Semi Sweet R... Food 1 Food 1 • BLOOM PACKAGING CORP. Semi Sweet Real Chocolate Chips	15g	15.1	533	60.0	53.3	6.7	30.0	6.7
Viva La Rasp... Food 2 Food 2 • SON BEVERAGE COMPANY Viva La Raspa Sno Cone Syrup, Chili Mango	59g	76.0	244	64.4	62.7	—	—	—

Strawberry Syrup, Strawberry vs Molasses, Pomegranate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry S... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Strawberry Syrup	32g	58.0	375	90.6	90.6	—	—	—
Molasses, Po... Food 2 Food 2 • TVT'S INTERNATIONAL EXPORT & IMPORT CO. Molasses, Pomegranate	18g	18.0	222	50.0	16.7	—	—	—

Butter Pecan Flavoring Syrup, Butter Pecan vs Coconut Syrup, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Pecan... Food 1 Food 1 • R. TORRE & CO.INC. Butter Pecan Flavoring Syrup	30g	40.0	267	66.7	63.3	—	—	—
Coconut Syrup Food 2 Food 2 • R. TORRE & CO.INC. Coconut Syrup	30g	46.0	300	76.7	76.7	—	—	—

Maple 100% Real Syrup, Maple vs Orange Syrup, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple 100% R... Food 1 Food 1 • PARKER MAPLE FARM Maple 100% Real Syrup	30g	54.0	367	90.0	80.0	—	—	—
Orange Syrup Food 2 Food 2 • GRAND PRIX TRADING CORP. Orange Syrup	30g	52.0	367	86.7	83.3	—	—	—

Butter Syrup vs Chocolate Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Syrup, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Syrup Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Butter Syrup	30g	56.0	367	93.3	60.0	—	—	—
Chocolate Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Chocolate Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Syrup	31g	6.0	32	12.9	—	3.2	—	3.2

Cinnamon & Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup, Cinnamon & Vanilla Infused vs Strawberry Rose Infused Maple Syrup, Strawberry Rose Infused

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon & V... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Cinnamon & Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup	30g	54.0	333	90.0	80.0	—	—	—
Strawberry R... Food 2 Food 2 • RUNAMOK MAPLE, LLC Strawberry Rose Infused Maple Syrup	30g	54.0	367	90.0	80.0	—	—	—

Salted Caramel Syrup, Salted Caramel vs Molasses, Pomegranate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salted Caram... Food 1 Food 1 • R. TORRE & CO.INC. Salted Caramel Syrup	30g	50.0	333	83.3	80.0	—	—	—
Molasses, Po... Food 2 Food 2 • CORTAS CANNING & REFRIGERATING Molasses, Pomegranate	20g	18.0	200	45.0	35.0	—	—	—

Rich & Robust Flavor Pure Maple Syrup, Rich & Robust vs Mint Chocolate Flavored Syrup, Mint Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich & Robus... Food 1 Food 1 • SOUTHERN CITY FLAVORS Rich & Robust Flavor Pure Maple Syrup	113g	100.0	274	67.3	60.2	—	—	—
Mint Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • SANTINI FOODS, INC Mint Chocolate Flavored Syrup	39g	49.7	282	64.1	56.4	—	—	2.6

Syrup vs Yacon Premium Syrup, Yacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Syrup Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Syrup	43g	54.0	256	62.8	20.9	—	—	—
Yacon Premiu... Food 2 Food 2 • THE TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS BAKING COMPANY Yacon Premium Syrup	5g	8.0	140	80.0	40.0	—	—	—

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