Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Breakfast Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVER ROAD PRODUCTIONS
Breakfast Sausage, Breakfast
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1.9 | 250 | 1.8 | — | — | 19.6 | 16.1 |
|
Breakfast Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• WRIGHT BRAND FOODS, LTD
Breakfast Sausage, Original
|
1.8 | 342 | 2.6 | — | — | 26.3 | 23.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Signature Sm...
Food 1
Food 1
• COBORN'S INCORPORATED
Signature Smokehouse Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq
|
1.8 | 536 | 1.8 | — | — | 53.6 | 8.9 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• MENDOLIA'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE INC.
Italian Style Meatballs
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1.9 | 286 | 0.9 | 0.9 | — | 23.2 | 16.1 |
|
Niaman Ranch...
Food 2
Food 2
• NIMAN RANCH
Niaman Ranch, Uncured Canadian Bacon
|
3.8 | 136 | 3.0 | 0.8 | — | 6.8 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tallgrass Be...
Food 1
Food 1
• ECHO VALLEY MEATS INC.
Tallgrass Beef, Spicy Breakfast Links, Beef Sausage With Spicy Seasoning
|
1.9 | 281 | 1.8 | — | — | 22.8 | 14.0 |
|
Turkey Sausa...
Food 2
Food 2
• HABBERSETT BROTHERS INC.
Turkey Sausage Patties
|
1.9 | 188 | 2.1 | — | — | 12.5 | 16.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andouille Br...
Food 1
Food 1
• TALL TREE FOODS, INC.
Andouille Breakfast Links, Green Onion
|
1.9 | 228 | 1.8 | — | — | 17.5 | 14.0 |
|
Maple Bourbo...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Maple Bourbon Naturally Hardwood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, Maple Bourbon
|
1.8 | 500 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 35.7 | 35.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Korean Inspi...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROTH INDUSTRIES, LLC
Korean Inspired Beef Meatballs Tossed In Korean Inspired Bbq Sauce, Korean Inspired
|
81.2 | 307 | 42.9 | 34.3 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
|
Black Forest...
Food 2
Food 2
• WELLSHIRE FARMS, INC.
Black Forest Thick Sliced Dry Rubbed Uncured Bacon
|
3.5 | 500 | 16.7 | 8.3 | — | 33.3 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Unc...
Food 1
Food 1
• KAYEM FOODS, INC.
Original Uncured Chicken Bacon, Original
|
1.8 | 250 | 8.3 | 8.3 | — | 12.5 | 33.3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fully Cooked...
Food 1
Food 1
• GODSHALL'S MEATS INC.
Fully Cooked Uncured* Turkey Bacon
|
1.7 | 417 | 8.3 | — | — | 20.8 | 50.0 |
|
Weis, Breakf...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Weis, Breakfast Sausage, Original, Original
|
1.8 | 345 | 1.8 | — | — | 29.1 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Cana...
Food 1
Food 1
• OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC
Uncured Canadian Bacon Hickory Smoked, Hickory Smoked
|
3.8 | 118 | 3.9 | 3.9 | — | 2.9 | 17.7 |
|
Breakfast Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Breakfast Sausage Links, Breakfast
|
6.7 | 214 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Italian...
Food 1
Food 1
• DASTAR CORP.
Mild Italian Sausage, Mild
|
1.9 | 257 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 20.0 | 15.7 |
|
Loaded Itali...
Food 2
Food 2
• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Loaded Italian Style Meatballs With Provolone Cheese, Loaded Italian Style
|
9.5 | 214 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY
Italian Style Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style
|
3.8 | 200 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 14.1 | 15.3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Hardwood Smoke Fully Cooked Thick Cut Bacon, Hardwood Smoke
|
1.7 | 500 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 44.4 | 33.3 |
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Hardwood Smoked Turkey Bacon, Hardwood Smoked
|
6.8 | 179 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 7.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Breakf...
Food 1
Food 1
• LIDL
Maple Breakfast Sausage, Maple Breakfast
|
1.8 | 327 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 25.5 | 21.8 |
|
Uncured Orga...
Food 2
Food 2
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Uncured Organic Center Cut Smokehouse Bacon, Uncured
|
1.7 | 600 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 53.3 | 26.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Breakfast Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• LUNDS INC
Breakfast Sausage
|
1.9 | 286 | 0.9 | — | — | 24.1 | 15.2 |
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 2
Food 2
• NUESKE HILLCREST FARM MEATS
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked
|
1.8 | 407 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — | 37.0 | 14.8 |
| 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 |
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 2
Food 2
• NOT A BRANDED ITEM
Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, Sea Salt
|
1.8 | 545 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 40.9 | 27.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Country Reci...
Food 1
Food 1
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Country Recipe Breakfast Smoked Sausage, Country Recipe
|
5.6 | 296 | 5.6 | 1.9 | — | 25.9 | 11.1 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Italian Style Pork Meatballs
|
7.5 | 283 | 3.5 | 0.9 | — | 22.1 | 15.9 |
| 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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkey Sausa...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY
Turkey Sausage Patties, Turkey
|
3.8 | 191 | 2.9 | 1.5 | — | 11.8 | 19.1 |
|
Traditional ...
Food 2
Food 2
• BUTTERBALL, LLC
Traditional A Flavorful Mix Of Turkey Breakfast Sausage, Cheddar Cheese & Herb Seasoned Baking Mix Sausage Balls, Traditional
|
24.7 | 247 | 15.3 | 1.2 | — | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 1
Food 1
• BEE-LOR, INC.
Hardwood Smoked Uncured Bacon Ends, Hardwood Smoked
|
1.8 | 467 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | 40.0 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
Canadian Sty...
Food 2
Food 2
• MARKET DISTRIBUTION INC.
Canadian Style Bacon, Canadian Style
|
1.9 | 130 | 1.9 | — | — | 3.7 | 18.5 |
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.
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