Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pecan Chips
Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pecan Chips | Sweet & Spic... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pecan Chips
Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pecan Chips
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
PECANS.
Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SUNFLOWER, CORN, OR CANOLA OIL), SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, GARLIC POWDER, RED & GREEN BELL PEPPERS, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT, SPICE (INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER & GINGER), CITRIC ACID, TOMATO POWDER, MALIC ACID, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA (COLOR), REBAUDIOSIDE A, NATURAL FLAVOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Pecan Chips
Minerals
Sweet & Spicy Thai Ket...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle C...
Food Tags
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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: Pecan Chips has a BSI of 1.7 while Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sweet & Spicy Thai has a BSI of 30.4. Pecan Chips has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pecan Chips appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pecan Chips contains 13.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sweet & Spicy Thai contains 60.7g per 100g. Pecan Chips has 47.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pecan Chips provides 10.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Sweet & Spicy Thai Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sweet & Spicy Thai. Pecan Chips provides 6.4g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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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