Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Authentic French Macarons
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Walgreens Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Authentic Fr... | Orange Stick... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 17.0g | 24.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Authentic French Macarons vs Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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Authentic French Macarons
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Authentic French Macarons
Serving size 36.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), ALMOND FLOUR, WATER, CREAM (CREAM, CARRAGEENANS), CRANBERRY FILLING (CRANBERRY PUREE, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE, PECTINS, NATURAL FLAVOR), PEAR FILLING (PEARS, SUGAR, GLUCOSE FRUCTOSE SYRUP, PECTINS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID PRESERVATIVE), LEMON FILLING (LEMON PULP, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE, LEMON CONCENTRATE, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL), CARAMEL FILLING (GLUCOSE FRUCTOSE SYRUP, DULCE DE LECHE (FRESH WHOLE MILK, SUGAR, SKIMMED MILK POWDER), BUTTER, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID), EGG WHITES, BUTTER, MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, WHOLE MILK POWDER, COCOA MASS, COCOA BEANS, SOY LECITHIN), WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA MASS, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA), FILLING BASE (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, MILK, BUTTER, EGG YOLKS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ALGINATE), COCOA POWDER, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, NATURAL APPLE FLAVOR, NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, COOKIE FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, SPIRULINA EXTRACT COLORS, TURMERIC COLOR, COCHINEAL EXTRACT COLOR, EXHAUSTED VANILLA SEED POWDER, SPICES, FD&C BLUE NO. 1 COLOR, BEET POWDER COLOR, BLACK CARROT EXTRACT COLOR, WHEAT FLOUR.
Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [ADDED AS AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, PECTIN, GLYCERINE, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS SODIUM CITRATE, YELLOW #6, RED #3.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Authentic French Macarons
Minerals
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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: Authentic French Macarons has a BSI of 42.3 while Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate has a BSI of 63.1. Authentic French Macarons has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Authentic French Macarons appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 42.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Authentic French Macarons contains 63.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate contains 78.6g per 100g. Authentic French Macarons has 14.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Authentic French Macarons provides 2.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate. 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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