Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Italian Style Meatballs, Italian Style
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1.9 | 239 | 0.9 | — | — | 19.5 | 16.8 |
|
Sausage Work...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Sausage Works Pork Sausage Patty, The Maple Sweetie
|
1.9 | 309 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 23.6 | 20.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet & Tend...
Food 1
Food 1
• LONGHORN BARBECUE, INC.
Sweet & Tender Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs With Barbecue Sauce, Sweet & Tender
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25.0 | 152 | 11.5 | 11.5 | — | 3.4 | 16.8 |
|
Bbq Seasonin...
Food 2
Food 2
• SEABOARD FOODS LLC
Bbq Seasonings, Hickory Smoked
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7.6 | 196 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Samosa Seaso...
Food 1
Food 1
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Samosa Seasoned Whole Blends, Samosa
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11.5 | 153 | 9.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 11.8 |
|
Maple Flavor...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Maple Flavored Uncured Turkey Bacon, Maple
|
1.9 | 179 | 3.6 | — | — | 8.9 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Breakfast Po...
Food 1
Food 1
• WINCO FOODS, INC.
Breakfast Pork Sausage, Breakfast
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1.8 | 393 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 33.9 | 19.6 |
|
Chicken Meat...
Food 2
Food 2
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Chicken Meatballs, Buffalo Style
|
3.8 | 203 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pork Rib, Pe...
Food 1
Food 1
• BURGERS' OZARK COUNTRY CURED HAMS
Pork Rib, Peach Bourbon
|
24.3 | 286 | 10.0 | 8.6 | 0.7 | 17.9 | 20.7 |
|
Fully Cooked...
Food 2
Food 2
• RALEY'S
Fully Cooked Uncured Canadian Bacon
|
1.9 | 118 | 2.0 | — | — | 2.9 | 21.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkey Bacon...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Turkey Bacon, Turkey
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 10.7 | 21.4 |
|
Dutch Farms,...
Food 2
Food 2
• DUTCH FARMS INC.
Dutch Farms, Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Bacon
|
1.8 | 500 | 6.3 | 6.3 | — | 43.8 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chicken Meat...
Food 1
Food 1
• RALEY'S
Chicken Meatballs, Parmesan
|
1.9 | 147 | 2.9 | — | 1.5 | 5.9 | 20.6 |
|
Pork Breakfa...
Food 2
Food 2
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Pork Breakfast Sausage, Pork
|
1.9 | 211 | 1.4 | — | — | 14.1 | 18.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Bacon ...
Food 1
Food 1
• T.A. SOLBERG INC.
Maple Bacon Ends & Pieces, Maple Bacon
|
3.6 | 588 | 2.4 | 2.4 | — | 58.8 | 10.6 |
|
Signature Bl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TENDER BELLY
Signature Blend Hardwood Smoked Uncured Breakfast Sausage, Signature Blend
|
3.7 | 298 | 3.5 | 3.5 | — | 24.6 | 14.0 |
| 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 |
|
Baraka, Turk...
Food 2
Food 2
• BARAKA HALAL COLD CUTS
Baraka, Turkey Bacon
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1.9 | 179 | 3.6 | — | — | 10.7 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 1
Food 1
• COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS
Hardwood Smoked Organic Uncured Pork Bacon, Hardwood Smoked
|
1.8 | 571 | 7.1 | — | — | 42.9 | 21.4 |
|
Sicilian Cla...
Food 2
Food 2
• CARANDO
Sicilian Classic Italian Style Meatballs
|
7.4 | 292 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 23.0 | 15.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Country Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALDI INC.
Country Style Chicken Breakfast Sausage With Sage And Thyme
|
1.9 | 156 | 3.1 | 3.1 | — | 7.8 | 18.8 |
|
Brown Sugar ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Brown Sugar & Bourbon
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1.8 | 500 | 6.3 | 6.3 | — | 37.5 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Breakfast Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Breakfast Sausage Turkey
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8.4 | 162 | 4.4 | 1.5 | — | 8.8 | 17.7 |
|
Brown Sugar ...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Brown Sugar & Honey Breakfast Sausage, Brown Sugar & Honey
|
7.4 | 327 | 7.3 | 7.3 | — | 23.6 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Canad...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE BUTCHER BLOCK INC.
Smoked Canadian Style Bacon With Natural Juices, Applewood Smoked
|
1.9 | 259 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 4.5 | 30.4 |
|
Pork Italian...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Pork Italian Style Meatballs With Parmesan Cheese, Pork Italian Style With Parmesan Cheese
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9.3 | 292 | 4.4 | 1.8 | — | 23.0 | 15.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Applewood Do...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEBSTER CITY CUSTOM MEATS INC.
Applewood Double Smoked Bacon, Applewood Double Smoked
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1.7 | 500 | 8.3 | — | — | 41.7 | 33.3 |
|
Bourbon Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLENCOURT INC.
Bourbon Flavor & Brown Sugar Uncured Bacon, Bourbon & Brown Sugar
|
3.6 | 455 | 18.2 | 18.2 | — | 31.8 | 27.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Double Smoke...
Food 1
Food 1
• HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Double Smoked Bacon, Double Smoked
|
1.8 | 444 | 5.6 | — | — | 33.3 | 27.8 |
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, Applewood Smoked
|
1.8 | 318 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 18.2 | 27.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkey Bacon
Food 1
Food 1
• BAR-S FOODS CO.
Turkey Bacon
|
1.9 | 179 | 7.1 | — | — | 14.3 | 14.3 |
|
Aidells, Swe...
Food 2
Food 2
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Aidells, Sweet & Sour Chicken Meatballs
|
9.5 | 219 | 7.8 | 7.8 | — | 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Turk...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Uncured Turkey Bacon
|
1.8 | 375 | 8.3 | 8.3 | — | 16.7 | 41.7 |
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 2
Food 2
• BEE-LOR, INC.
Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, Hickory Smoked
|
1.8 | 467 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | 40.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Cent...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Uncured Center Cut Smokehouse Bacon, Uncured
|
0.0 | 533 | 6.7 | — | 6.7 | 53.3 | 26.7 |
|
P&S Ravioli ...
Food 2
Food 2
P&S Ravioli Company Cooked Meatballs, 6 Count, 9 Oz
|
9.2 | 329 | 11.8 | — | — | 21.2 | 23.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Breakf...
Food 1
Food 1
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Maple Breakfast Sausage Naturals, Maple
|
3.0 | 290 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — | 24.2 | 14.5 |
|
Andouille Br...
Food 2
Food 2
• TALL TREE FOODS, INC.
Andouille Breakfast Links
|
1.9 | 228 | 1.8 | — | — | 17.5 | 14.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Bacon
Food 1
Food 1
• COCHON BUTCHER BRAND, LLC
Uncured Bacon
|
1.8 | 500 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 50.0 | 10.7 |
|
Smithfield, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Smithfield, Smokehouse Reserve Premium Bacon, Cherrywood Smoked, Cherrywood Smoked
|
1.8 | 471 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | 41.2 | 29.4 |
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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