Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange
Balsamic Vinegar
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Frosted Suga... | Balsamic Vin... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange
Balsamic Vinegar
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Nutritional Labels
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Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange
Serving size 38.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVES] ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), WATER, EGGS, CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ORANGE OIL, VEGETABLE OIL (FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL) GLUCOSE, SOY LECITHIN, COLORS (YELLOW #5, YELLOW #5 LAKE, YELLOW #6, YELLOW #6 LAKE) GUM ARABIC, CARNAUBA WAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NONFAT MILK, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM.
Balsamic Vinegar
Serving size 15.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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:
BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA 90% (""ACETO BALSAMICO DIMODENA I.G.P."": COOKED AND CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST, WINE VINEGAR, COLOUR CARAMEL), FOOD STARCH.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Frosted Sugar Cookies,...
Vitamins
Minerals
Balsamic Vinegar
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange
Balsamic Vinegar
Food Tags
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Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange 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: Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange has a BSI of 48.8 while Balsamic Vinegar has a BSI of 8.0. Balsamic Vinegar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Balsamic Vinegar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 8.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange contains 65.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Balsamic Vinegar contains 26.7g per 100g. Balsamic Vinegar has 39.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Frosted Sugar Cookies, Orange provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Balsamic Vinegar. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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