Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original
Post Consumer Brands, LlcSnack Mix
Reese'sComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Baked Origin... | Snack Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 13.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original
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Nutritional Labels
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Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 12.0g 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:
YELLOW CORN MEAL, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC OIL (SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA), AGED CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS (FOR COLOR).
Snack Mix
Serving size 40.0 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:
PEANUTS; MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR; COCOA BUTTER; CHOCOLATE; NONFAT MILK; MILK FAT; LACTOSE; LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR]; ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR; NIACIN; FERROUS SULFATE; THIAMIN MONONITRATE; RIBOFLAVIN; FOLIC ACID]; SUGAR; PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUTS; HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL; PALM OIL; SOYBEAN OIL]; DEXTROSE; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP; VEGETABLE OIL [CORN OIL; CANOLA OIL; COTTONSEED OIL; PALM KERNEL OIL; AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL]; SALT; COCOA BUTTER; ARTIFICIAL COLOR [YELLOW 5 LAKE; YELLOW 6 LAKE; RED 40 LAKE; BLUE 1 LAKE]; CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE; MODIFIED CORNSTARCH; LECITHIN (SOY); BAKING SODA; PGPR; YEAST; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; CARNAUBA WAX; TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original has a BSI of 24.2 while Snack Mix has a BSI of 39.2. Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 24.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original contains 46.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Snack Mix contains 57.5g per 100g. Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original has 11.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Baked Original Cheese Puffs, Original provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.0g in Snack Mix. Snack Mix provides 5.0g 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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