Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon has less impact on blood sugar than Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue
Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon
Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mousse Cake,... | Garden Lemon... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 0.0g |
| Sugars | 24.0g | 0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 0.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue
Serving size 91.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
LEMON FILLING (WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, LEMON PULP, LEMON PUREE, BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT], SUGARED LEMON PEEL [SUGAR, LEMON PEEL], CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, EGG YOLK, SODIUM CITRATE, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR]), SUGAR, HEAVY CREAM (MILK, CREAM, CARRAGEENAN), BLEACH ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, EGG WHITE PRODUCTS (EGG WHITES, GUAR GUM, TRIETHYL CITRATE), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, WHEY, VANILLA PUDDING (FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SUGAR, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, WHEY, CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT], CITRIC ACID), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, ASCORBIC ACID, BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR), CITRIC ACID.
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon
Serving size 5.0 MLTg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
LEMON JUICE, ESSENTIAL LEMON OIL, POTASSIUM METABISULPHITE AS A PRESERVATIVE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Mousse Cake, Lemon Mer...
Vitamins
Minerals
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon
Food Tags
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Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon 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: Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue has a BSI of 70.3 while Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon has a BSI of 0.0. Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 0.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue contains 39.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon contains 0.0g per 100g. Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon has 39.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mousse Cake, Lemon Meringue provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon. 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 cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.