Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum has less impact on blood sugar than Butter Mints Candies

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum

Butter Mints Candies

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum
BSI: 3 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 2.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 1.5g Raises blood sugar 3.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.5g Digestible carbs 3.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 3

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Butter Mints Candies
BSI: 28 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 14.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 14.0g Raises blood sugar 28.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 14.0g Digestible carbs 28.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 28

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum

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Chewing Gum & Mints Perfetti Van Melle Usa Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum

Butter Mints Candies

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Chewing Gum & Mints Topco Associates, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Butter Mints Candies, Butter Mints

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Mentos, Pure... Butter Mints...
Carbs 1.5g 14.0g
Sugars 0.0g 14.0g
Fiber 0g 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0.0g
Fat 0.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum

Serving size 2.0 Gg

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 1.5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%

* 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:

XYLITOL, CHEWING GUM BASE, SORBITOL, MANNITOL, GLYCEROL, MALTITOL SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF: ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, GELATIN, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), ASPARTAME, COCONUT FAT, ACESULFAME K, SOYA LECITHIN, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SUCRALOSE, CARNAUBA WAX, BHT TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS, BLUE 1.

Butter Mints Candies

Serving size 14.0 Gg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

CANE SUGAR, BUTTER, OAT FLOUR, NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CREAM OF TARTAR, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Mentos, Pure Fresh Min...

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Butter Mints Candies

Minerals

Iron 29% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sug...

Total Ingredients
20
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐Ÿงช Artificial Sweetener
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
โฌœ Filler
+ 4 more

Butter Mints Candies

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐Ÿš High GI Carb
+ 7 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

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Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum Tags

๐Ÿ‘น Gut Gremlin
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Perfetti Van Melle Usa Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 33/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2042039

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Brand Topco Associates, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1715238

Report Data Issues for Butter Mints Candies