Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious has less impact on blood sugar than Spearmint Leaves
Spearmint Leaves
Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious
Spearmint Leaves
Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spearmint Le... | Golden Delic... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 26.0g | 16.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 4.9g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.5g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Community Blood Sugar Responses
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Spearmint Leaves
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 14.0g 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:
SUCROSE, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEXTROSE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW #5, BLUE #1.
Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious
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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Spearmint Leaves
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Golden Delicious Apple...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Spearmint Leaves
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: Spearmint Leaves has a BSI of 80.0 while Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious has a BSI of 34.1. Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 34.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spearmint Leaves contains 88.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious contains 14.3g per 100g. Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious has 74.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spearmint Leaves provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.2g in Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious. Golden Delicious Apples, Golden Delicious 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.
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