Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Toasted Almond Marzipan has less impact on blood sugar than Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy

Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy
BSI: 62 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 32.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 31.0g Raises blood sugar 62.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 31.0g Digestible carbs 62.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 62

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

Toasted Almond Marzipan
BSI: 45 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 35.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 23.0g Digestible carbs 46.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -1.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 45

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

Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy

Candy Big Y Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy, Soft Peppermints

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Candy Fratelli Motta Branded

Full Food Name

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Soft Pepperm... Toasted Almo...
Carbs 31.0g 23.0g
Sugars 30.0g 23.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 1.0g
Fat 0.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy

Serving size 32.0 Gg

Calories 120

% 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 31.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 30.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 0.0mg 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:

PURE CANE SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (RED 40, RED 40 LAKE).

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Serving size 35.0 Gg

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 0.0mg 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:

SUGAR, SICILIAN ALMONDS (35%), GLUCOSE SYRUP, ALMOND ESSENTIAL OIL.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Soft Peppermints Flavo...

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Soft Peppermints Flavored C...

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 more

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
💦 Refined Fat
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

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

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.

Soft Peppermints Flavored Candy Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Toasted Almond Marzipan Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
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 Big Y Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2172833

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Brand Fratelli Motta
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 567933

Report Data Issues for Toasted Almond Marzipan