Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thick Cut Sw...
Food 1
Food 1
• HONEYBAKED
Thick Cut Sweet Glaze Bacon
|
1.7 | 529 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | 41.2 | 35.3 |
|
Premium Pork...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Premium Pork Breakfast Sausage Made With Real Maple Syrup
|
3.7 | 327 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 25.5 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLOUGHERTY PACKING, LLC
Original Sausage Patties
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1.9 | 282 | 2.6 | — | — | 20.5 | 18.0 |
|
Breakfast Po...
Food 2
Food 2
• WINCO FOODS, INC.
Breakfast Pork Sausage, Breakfast
|
1.8 | 393 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 33.9 | 19.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 1
Food 1
• NUESKE HILLCREST FARM MEATS
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked
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1.8 | 407 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — | 37.0 | 14.8 |
|
Uncured Bacon
Food 2
Food 2
• PEDERSON NATURAL FARMS INC.
Uncured Bacon
|
1.9 | 318 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Bacon ...
Food 1
Food 1
• COBLENTZ DISTRIBUTING, INC.
Maple Bacon Thick Cut
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15.9 | 500 | 56.3 | — | — | 43.8 | 25.0 |
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUGARDALE FOODS INC.
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked
|
1.7 | 462 | 7.7 | — | — | 34.6 | 38.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Syrup ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Maple Syrup Breakfast Sausage
|
3.7 | 345 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 29.1 | 16.4 |
|
Smoked Uncur...
Food 2
Food 2
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Smoked Uncured Bacon, Cherrywood
|
1.8 | 467 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | 40.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pork Ribs
Food 1
Food 1
• CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY
Pork Ribs
|
48.1 | 193 | 17.9 | 14.3 | — | 9.3 | 12.1 |
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRED USINGER, INC.
Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, Applewood Smoked
|
1.9 | 273 | 9.1 | — | — | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Breakfast Li...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONTINENTAL SAUSAGE, INC.
Breakfast Links Sausage, Breakfast Links
|
3.8 | 228 | 3.5 | — | — | 14.0 | 17.5 |
|
Breakfast Links
Food 2
Food 2
• KIOLBASSA PROVISION COMPANY
Breakfast Links
|
1.9 | 306 | 1.4 | 1.4 | — | 25.0 | 15.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Three Meat I...
Food 1
Food 1
• RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC
Three Meat Italian Sub Sandwiches, Three Meat Italian Sub
|
97.4 | 221 | 23.5 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
|
Pork Breakfa...
Food 2
Food 2
• STAR MARKETS CO.
Pork Breakfast Sausage Links
|
1.9 | 218 | 1.8 | — | — | 12.7 | 23.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Cured ...
Food 1
Food 1
• BOB EVANS FARMS INC
Maple Cured Thick Sliced Bacon, Maple Cured
|
1.8 | 444 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 33.3 | 33.3 |
|
Breakfast Ma...
Food 2
Food 2
• TECUMSEH POULTRY, L.L.C.
Breakfast Maple Uncured Organic Chicken Sausage, Breakfast Maple
|
5.7 | 162 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 7.4 | 17.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jalapeno Che...
Food 1
Food 1
• D BAR B SAUSAGE AND MEATS LLC.
Jalapeno Cheese Skinless Breakfast Sausage, Jalapeno Cheese
|
5.5 | 357 | 5.4 | 3.6 | — | 26.8 | 25.0 |
|
Samosa Seaso...
Food 2
Food 2
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Samosa Seasoned Whole Blends, Samosa
|
11.5 | 153 | 9.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 11.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 1
Food 1
• NASH FINCH COMPANY
Hardwood Smoked Uncured Bacon, Hardwood Smoked
|
1.8 | 500 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 40.0 | 30.0 |
|
Pineapple Wi...
Food 2
Food 2
• BILINSKI SAUSAGE MFG. CO.
Pineapple With Ancient Grains Ginger & Green Onions Chicken Meatballs, Pineapple With Ancient Grains Ginger & Green Onions
|
15.3 | 162 | 13.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 17.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium Pork...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Premium Pork Breakfast Sausage Bacon
|
3.7 | 345 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — | 29.1 | 18.2 |
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRED USINGER, INC.
Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, Applewood Smoked
|
1.9 | 273 | 9.1 | — | — | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Uncur...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Smoked Uncured Bacon, Smoked
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1.7 | 500 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 38.9 | 38.9 |
|
Original Bre...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIDL
Original Breakfast Sausage Patties, Original
|
1.9 | 297 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — | 23.4 | 20.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Naturally Hi...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Naturally Hickory Smoked Canadian Bacon
|
1.9 | 88 | 2.9 | 2.9 | — | — | 17.7 |
|
Uncured Baco...
Food 2
Food 2
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Uncured Bacon, Uncured
|
1.8 | 500 | 8.3 | 8.3 | — | 37.5 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Hard...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Uncured Hardwood Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Uncured Hardwood Smoked
|
3.6 | 400 | 10.0 | — | — | 25.0 | 35.0 |
|
Waterhill, U...
Food 2
Food 2
• DEMAKES ENTERPRISES INC.
Waterhill, Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon
|
1.8 | 545 | 9.1 | — | — | 54.6 | 9.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
P&S Ravioli ...
Food 1
Food 1
P&S Ravioli Company Cooked Meatballs, 6 Count, 9 Oz
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9.2 | 329 | 11.8 | — | — | 21.2 | 23.5 |
|
Maple Uncure...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEYER NATURAL FOODS LLC
Maple Uncured Bacon, Maple Uncured
|
1.7 | 455 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 31.8 | 45.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bison Breakf...
Food 1
Food 1
• FRONTIERE NATURAL MEATS, LLC.
Bison Breakfast Sausage, Bison
|
3.8 | 257 | 2.9 | — | — | 20.0 | 14.3 |
|
Applewood Sl...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Applewood Sliced Bacon, Applewood
|
1.8 | 41 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | 35.3 | 35.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fully Cooked...
Food 1
Food 1
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Fully Cooked Bacon
|
1.7 | 500 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 44.4 | 33.3 |
|
Wegmans, Ful...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Wegmans, Fully Cooked Uncured Turkey Bacon
|
1.8 | 375 | 8.3 | 8.3 | — | 16.7 | 41.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bacon Natura...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Bacon Naturally Smoke Flavoring Added
|
1.8 | 444 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 33.3 | 27.8 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• BAHAMAS RUM CAKE FACTORY LTD.
Italian Style Beef Meatballs, Italian Style Beef
|
20.6 | 257 | 10.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 16.8 | 17.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Bre...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLOUGHERTY PACKING, LLC
Original Breakfast Sausage, Original
|
3.7 | 327 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — | 25.5 | 18.2 |
|
Canadian Sty...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
Canadian Style Premium Apple Wood Smoked Sliced & Quartered Bacon, Canadian Style
|
3.9 | 107 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 2.7 | 16.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Bacon, Sausages & Ribs food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
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Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.