Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal
Vanilla Frosting
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Maple & Brow... | Vanilla Fros... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 21.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal
Vanilla Frosting
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Nutritional Labels
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Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 24.0g 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:
WHEAT FARINA, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, MALTED BARLEY, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2).
Vanilla Frosting
Serving size 34.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WATER, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Vitamins
Minerals
Vanilla Frosting
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal Tags
Vanilla Frosting Tags
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: Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar has a BSI of 72.7 while Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has a BSI of 45.0. Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar contains 84.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla contains 70.6g per 100g. Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has 13.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Maple & Brown Sugar Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal, Maple & Brown Sugar provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla. 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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