Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Peppermint Twists has less impact on blood sugar than Plain English Muffins, Plain

Peppermint Twists

Plain English Muffins, Plain

Peppermint Twists
BSI: 24 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 12.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 12.0g Raises blood sugar 24.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 12.0g Digestible carbs 24.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 24

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Plain English Muffins, Plain
BSI: 47 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 43.9g Raises blood sugar 87.7
Fiber 1.8g Not digested -3.6
Net Carbs 42.1g Digestible carbs 84.1
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.2
Fat 1.8g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 47

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Peppermint Twists

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Candy Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Peppermint Twists

Plain English Muffins, Plain

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Breads & Buns Safeway, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Plain English Muffins, Plain

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Peppermint T... Plain Englis...
Carbs 12.0g 25.0g
Sugars 10.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.0g 1.0g
Protein 0.0g 4.0g
Fat 0.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Peppermint Twists

Serving size 12.0 Gg

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 12.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 10.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%

* 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, CORN SYRUP, INVERT SUGAR (GLUCOSE, FRUCTOSE), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED #40.

Plain English Muffins, Plain

Serving size 57.0 GRMg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 230.3mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 25.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 59.9mg 5%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 39.9mg 1%

* 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), FUMARIC ACID, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, YELLOW CORNMEAL, DATEM, CALCIUM SILICATE, SALT, ENZYMES, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, VINEGAR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Peppermint Twists

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Plain English Muffins,...

Minerals

Calcium 11% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Peppermint Twists

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🍚 High GI Carb
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Plain English Muffins, Plain

Total Ingredients
22
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
+ 4 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Peppermint Twists Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Plain English Muffins, Plain Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1943065

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Brand Safeway, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2641790

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