Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Empire Apples, Empire has less impact on blood sugar than Mixed Fruit Nectar
Mixed Fruit Nectar
Empire Apples, Empire
Mixed Fruit Nectar
Empire Apples, Empire
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mixed Fruit ... | Empire Apple... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 28.0g | 16.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 4.9g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Mixed Fruit Nectar
Serving size 200.0 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:
WATER, MIXED FRUIT CONCENTRATE(10.93%) [APPLE JUICE CONC. (5.08%), ORANGE JUICE CONC. (2.7%), GUAVA PUREE (0.69%), APRICOT PUREE CONC. (0.62%), MANGO PULP CONC. (0.51%), BANANA PUREE (0.48%), LIME JUICE CONC. (0.33%), PASSION FRUIT JUICE CONC. (0.24%), GUAVA PUREE CONC (0.22%), PINEAPPLE JUICE CONC. (0.06%)], SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, ASCORBIC ACID, BETA CAROTENE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS
Empire Apples, Empire
Serving size 154.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 1.1g 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:
APPLES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Mixed Fruit Nectar
Minerals
Empire Apples, Empire
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Mixed Fruit Nectar
Food Tags
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Mixed Fruit Nectar Tags
Empire Apples, Empire 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: Mixed Fruit Nectar has a BSI of 56.0 while Empire Apples, Empire has a BSI of 34.2. Empire Apples, Empire has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Empire Apples, Empire appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 34.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mixed Fruit Nectar contains 14.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Empire Apples, Empire contains 14.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Mixed Fruit Nectar provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.2g in Empire Apples, Empire. Empire Apples, Empire provides 3.2g 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 fruit & vegetable juice, nectars & fruit drinks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.