Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds has less impact on blood sugar than Toasted Almond Marzipan

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds
BSI: 39 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 24.0g Raises blood sugar 48.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 42.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 14.0g Slows digestion -2.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 39

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.

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds

Chocolate The Hershey Company Branded

Full Food Name

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Candy Fratelli Motta Branded

Full Food Name

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Hershey's, S... Toasted Almo...
Carbs 24.0g 23.0g
Sugars 20.0g 23.0g
Fiber 3.0g 0.0g
Protein 3.0g 1.0g
Fat 14.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds

Serving size 43.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.0g 18%
Saturated Fat 7.0g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.2mg 2%
Sodium 15.1mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 20.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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; CHOCOLATE; ALMONDS (ROASTED IN COCOA BUTTER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL); COCOA BUTTER; COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI; MILK FAT; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK); SOY LECITHIN; PGPR, EMULSIFIER; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; MILK.

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.

Hershey's, Special Dar...

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 23% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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.

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mi...

Total Ingredients
3
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 2 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.

Hershey's, Special Dark, Mildly Sweet Chocolate With Almonds 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 The Hershey Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1643864

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

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