Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
French Macarons
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Walgreens Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | French Macarons | Orange Stick... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 24.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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French Macarons
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Nutritional Labels
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French Macarons
Serving size 36.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), ALMOND FLOUR, EGG WHITES, BUTTER, CREAM (CREAM, VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT), CARRAGEENAN, GELLAN GUM), STRAWBERRY FILLING (STRAWBERRY PUREE [STRAWBERRIES, GLUCOSE SYRUP], SUGAR, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR), FILLING BASE (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, MILK, BUTTER, EGG YOLKS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ALGINATE), CARAMEL FILLING (GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK JAM [MILK, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID]), MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA BEAN, SOY LECITHIN), WHEAT FLOUR, EGG WHITE, ROASTED PISTACHIO POWDER, COCOA, CARAMEL (GLUCOSE SYRUP, WATER, SUGAR), PISTACHIO PASTE BLEND (SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, ALMOND PASTE, PISTACHIO PASTE, NATURAL FLAVOR, VEGETABLE JUICE FLAVOR, TURMERIC COLOR), BARLEY FLOUR, WATER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, CINNAMON, GINGER, CLOVE, NUTMEG, VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR, TURMERIC COLOR, COCHINEAL EXTRACT COLOR, SODIUM COPPER CHLOROPHYLLIN COLOR, BLUE 2, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, BEET POWDER COLOR.
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.
French Macarons
Minerals
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Minerals
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: French Macarons has a BSI of 36.1 while Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate has a BSI of 63.1. French Macarons has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
French Macarons appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
French Macarons contains 55.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Orange Sticks, Dark Chocolate contains 78.6g per 100g. French Macarons has 23.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the cookies & biscuits category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.