Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors has less impact on blood sugar than Root Beer
Root Beer
Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors
Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Root Beer | Orange Soda ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 30.0g | 35.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Root Beer
Serving size 355.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 11.0g 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:
CARBONATED SPRING WATER, PURE CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, QUILLAJA EXTRACT, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors
Serving size 240.0 MLg
% 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:
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), GUM ACACIA, NATURAL FLAVOR, ESTER GUM, YELLOW 6, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, RED 40.
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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: Root Beer has a BSI of 82.0 while Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors has a BSI of 70.0. Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 70.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Root Beer contains 11.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors contains 14.6g per 100g. Root Beer has 3.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Root Beer provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Orange Soda Good Livin', Orange Flavored Soda With Other Natural Flavors. 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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