Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chili Pepper has less impact on blood sugar than Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
Chili Pepper
Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
Chili Pepper
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Flamin' Hot ... | Chili Pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 0.0g |
Community Blood Sugar Responses
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Nutritional Labels
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Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), FLAMIN' HOT SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN], SALT, SUGAR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR [RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5], MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM DIACETATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, SKIM MILK).
Chili Pepper
Serving size 4.0 Gg
% 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:
ORGANIC CHILI PEPPER, ORGANIC DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, LACTOSE (MILK), ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR AND FLAVOR), XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Chili Pepper
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Chili Pepper
Food Tags
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Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks Tags
Chili Pepper 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: Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot has a BSI of 28.2 while Chili Pepper has a BSI of 2.0. Chili Pepper has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chili Pepper appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 2.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot contains 57.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chili Pepper contains 25.0g per 100g. Chili Pepper has 32.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Chili Pepper. Flamin' Hot Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot provides 3.6g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the other snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.