Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.Snack Mix
Reese'sComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Maple Carame... | Snack Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola
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Nutritional Labels
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Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola
Serving size 29.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
SALTED CARAMEL CASHEWS (CASHEWS, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, CORN SYRUP, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], WHEY POWDER [MILK], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PEANUT OIL, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR), SALTED CARAMEL COATED WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SALTED CARAMEL FLAVORED COATING [SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR {YELLOW LAKE 6, YELLOW LAKE 5, BLUE LAKE 2}, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NONFAT MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA, NATURAL FLAVOR], GUM ACACIA, SUGAR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE), HONEY GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CRISP RICE [RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, MALT EXTRACT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS {PRESERVATIVE}], CORN SYRUP, CANOLA OIL [ROSEMARY EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID], HONEY, ALMONDS, MOLASSES, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [PRESERVATIVE]), PRETZEL STICKS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT, CORN SYRUP, YEAST).
Snack Mix
Serving size 40.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
PEANUTS; MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR; COCOA BUTTER; CHOCOLATE; NONFAT MILK; MILK FAT; LACTOSE; LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR]; ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR; NIACIN; FERROUS SULFATE; THIAMIN MONONITRATE; RIBOFLAVIN; FOLIC ACID]; SUGAR; PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUTS; HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL; PALM OIL; SOYBEAN OIL]; DEXTROSE; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP; VEGETABLE OIL [CORN OIL; CANOLA OIL; COTTONSEED OIL; PALM KERNEL OIL; AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL]; SALT; COCOA BUTTER; ARTIFICIAL COLOR [YELLOW 5 LAKE; YELLOW 6 LAKE; RED 40 LAKE; BLUE 1 LAKE]; CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE; MODIFIED CORNSTARCH; LECITHIN (SOY); BAKING SODA; PGPR; YEAST; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; CARNAUBA WAX; TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola has a BSI of 32.3 while Snack Mix has a BSI of 39.2. Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola contains 62.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Snack Mix contains 57.5g per 100g. Snack Mix has 4.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola provides 3.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.0g in Snack Mix. Snack Mix provides 1.6g 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.
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