Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hickory Smok...
Food 1
Food 1
• COBORN'S INCORPORATED
Hickory Smoked Bacon
|
5.4 | 536 | 5.4 | 3.6 | — | 53.6 | 8.9 |
|
Black Pepper...
Food 2
Food 2
• FOOD MARKETS NORTHWEST, INC.
Black Pepper Natural Uncured Center Cut Thick Sliced Bacon, Black Pepper
|
1.7 | 450 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 30.0 | 50.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Rec...
Food 1
Food 1
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Original Recipe Breakfast Sausage, Original Recipe
|
3.7 | 309 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — | 23.6 | 18.2 |
|
Breakfast Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• TUCSON TAMALE COMPANY
Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Tamales, Breakfast Sausage & Cheese
|
40.4 | 232 | 16.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 16.2 | 7.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chicken Brea...
Food 1
Food 1
• KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE COMPANY
Chicken Breakfast Links
|
3.8 | 164 | 2.7 | 1.4 | — | 9.6 | 19.2 |
|
Uncured Hard...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Uncured Hardwood Smoked
|
3.6 | 389 | 11.1 | — | — | 25.0 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Barrel Aged ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WRIGHT BRAND FOODS, LTD
Barrel Aged Bourbon Flavored Bacon, Barrel Aged Bourbon
|
1.7 | 429 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 50.0 | 35.7 |
|
Aidells, All...
Food 2
Food 2
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Aidells, All Natural Chicken Meatballs, Teriyaki & Pineapple, Teriyaki & Pineapple
|
5.7 | 219 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Unc...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, LLC
Original Uncured Ham
|
5.7 | 118 | 3.5 | 2.4 | — | 3.5 | 18.8 |
|
Sliced Canad...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALEXANDER & HORNUNG, INC.
Sliced Canadian Bacon
|
4.0 | 107 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 1.8 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Roundy's, Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Roundy's, Premium Turkey Bacon
|
1.9 | 143 | 3.6 | 17.9 | — | 5.4 | 21.4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thick Sliced...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Thick Sliced Maple Flavored & Maple Smoked Center Cut Bacon, Maple & Maple Smoked
|
1.8 | 500 | 7.1 | — | — | 35.7 | 28.6 |
|
Turkey Break...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Turkey Breakfast Sausage, Turkey
|
1.9 | 178 | 2.2 | 2.2 | — | 11.1 | 20.0 |
| 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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 1
Food 1
• NOT A BRANDED ITEM
Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, Sea Salt
|
1.8 | 545 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 40.9 | 27.3 |
|
Naturally Ha...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Naturally Hardwood Smoked Uncured Canadian Bacon, Hardwood Smoked
|
1.9 | 128 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — | 4.3 | 19.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aidells, Swe...
Food 1
Food 1
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Aidells, Sweet & Sour Chicken Meatballs
|
9.5 | 219 | 7.8 | 7.8 | — | 14.1 | 15.6 |
|
Maple Flavor...
Food 2
Food 2
• FOOD MARKETS NORTHWEST, INC.
Maple Flavored & Brown Sugar Cured Center Cut Thick Sliced Bacon, Maple Brown Sugar
|
3.5 | 400 | 10.0 | 5.0 | — | 17.5 | 50.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sicilian Cla...
Food 1
Food 1
• CARANDO
Sicilian Classic Italian Style Meatballs
|
7.4 | 292 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 23.0 | 15.9 |
|
Maple Cured ...
Food 2
Food 2
• BOB EVANS FARMS INC
Maple Cured Thick Sliced Bacon, Maple Cured
|
1.8 | 444 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 33.3 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• DILUIGI INC.
Italian Style Meatballs, Parmesan & Romano Cheeses
|
9.4 | 247 | 7.1 | — | 1.2 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
|
Rose, Sliced...
Food 2
Food 2
• OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC
Rose, Sliced Canadian Bacon With Natural Juices
|
3.9 | 113 | 3.2 | 3.2 | — | 2.4 | 17.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Niaman Ranch...
Food 1
Food 1
• NIMAN RANCH
Niaman Ranch, Uncured Canadian Bacon
|
3.8 | 136 | 3.0 | 0.8 | — | 6.8 | 18.2 |
|
Aidells, All...
Food 2
Food 2
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Aidells, All Natural Chicken Meatballs, Teriyaki & Pineapple, Teriyaki & Pineapple
|
5.7 | 219 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium Bacon
Food 1
Food 1
• SQUARE-H BRANDS, INC.
Premium Bacon
|
1.8 | 375 | 6.3 | — | — | 37.5 | 31.3 |
|
Original Bre...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
Original Breakfast Sausage, Original
|
5.6 | 319 | 6.4 | 6.4 | — | 29.8 | 10.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dry Rubbed P...
Food 1
Food 1
• WELLSHIRE FARMS, INC.
Dry Rubbed Peppered Thick Sliced Uncured Bacon
|
1.8 | 455 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 36.4 | 27.3 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Italian Style Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style
|
3.8 | 200 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 14.1 | 15.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Hard...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Uncured Hardwood Smoked
|
3.6 | 389 | 11.1 | — | — | 25.0 | 33.3 |
|
Food Lion, S...
Food 2
Food 2
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple
|
1.8 | 533 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 40.0 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Applewood Th...
Food 1
Food 1
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Applewood Thick Cut Bacon, Applewood
|
1.8 | 455 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 36.4 | 27.3 |
|
Pork Ribs
Food 2
Food 2
• CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY
Pork Ribs
|
48.1 | 193 | 17.9 | 14.3 | — | 9.3 | 12.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Cent...
Food 1
Food 1
• HEMPLER FOODS GROUP LLC
Uncured Center Cut Bacon, Uncured
|
1.8 | 429 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 23.8 | 42.9 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Italian Style Beef & Pork Meatballs With Provolone Cheese, Italian Style
|
13.2 | 250 | 6.3 | 0.9 | — | 17.9 | 17.0 |
| 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 |
|
Jalapeno Che...
Food 2
Food 2
• KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE COMPANY
Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs
|
5.6 | 265 | 2.7 | 0.9 | — | 21.2 | 14.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Italian...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Mild Italian Style Pork Meatballs, Mild Italian Style
|
9.4 | 298 | 4.4 | 1.8 | — | 25.4 | 13.2 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Italian Style Beef Meatballs With Oregano, Thyme & Breadcrumbs, Italian Style Beef
|
11.1 | 341 | 7.1 | 1.2 | — | 25.9 | 20.0 |
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.