Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLENCOURT INC.
Italian Style Organic Beef Meatballs, Italian Style
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9.2 | 282 | 7.1 | — | 1.2 | 17.7 | 23.5 |
|
Fully Cooked...
Food 2
Food 2
• LAND O'FROST, INC.
Fully Cooked Canadian Bacon, Hickory Smoked
|
1.9 | 98 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — | 2.5 | 16.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Sty...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
Canadian Style Premium Apple Wood Smoked Sliced & Quartered Bacon, Canadian Style
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3.9 | 107 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 2.7 | 16.1 |
|
Breakfast Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• LUNDS INC
Breakfast Sausage
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1.9 | 286 | 0.9 | — | — | 24.1 | 15.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Breakf...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Maple Breakfast Sausage, Maple
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7.4 | 333 | 7.8 | 5.9 | — | 25.5 | 17.7 |
|
Original Ful...
Food 2
Food 2
• PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Original Fully Cooked Breakfast Dark Chicken Sausage Patty, Original
|
1.9 | 167 | 1.3 | — | — | 9.0 | 23.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boar's Head,...
Food 1
Food 1
• BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC.
Boar's Head, Diced Pancetta
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1.9 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 14.3 |
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 2
Food 2
• COLEMAN NATURAL FOODS LLC
Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, Hickory Smoked
|
1.9 | 471 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | 35.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Homestyle Me...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Homestyle Meatballs, Homestyle
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7.5 | 216 | 7.8 | 3.9 | — | 11.8 | 19.6 |
|
Signature Bl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TENDER BELLY
Signature Blend Uncured Bacon, Signature Blend
|
1.8 | 500 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 38.9 | 27.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Uncu...
Food 1
Food 1
• COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS
Organic Uncured Pork Bacon, Organic Uncured
|
1.8 | 571 | 7.1 | — | — | 42.9 | 21.4 |
|
Gourmet Meat...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Gourmet Meatballs Made With Pork And Beef, Pork And Beef
|
5.6 | 274 | 2.7 | — | — | 20.4 | 15.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pork Loin Ri...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Pork Loin Riblets Sweet Barbecue Rub
|
11.4 | 214 | 5.4 | 3.6 | — | 14.3 | 16.1 |
|
Uncured Cent...
Food 2
Food 2
• HEMPLER FOODS GROUP LLC
Uncured Center Cut Bacon, Uncured
|
1.8 | 429 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 23.8 | 42.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boar's Head,...
Food 1
Food 1
• BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC.
Boar's Head, Diced Pancetta
|
1.9 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 14.3 |
|
Boneless Cou...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs, Barbecue
|
12.5 | 179 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 9.8 | 16.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Bacon
Food 1
Food 1
• PEDERSON NATURAL FARMS INC.
Uncured Bacon
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1.9 | 318 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 18.2 | 18.2 |
|
Maple Flavou...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Maple Flavour Breakfast Sausages, Maple
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9.4 | 300 | 6.3 | 5.0 | — | 23.8 | 13.8 |
| 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 |
|
Pasquale's H...
Food 2
Food 2
• D'AMBROSIO BROTHERS INC.
Pasquale's Hot Italian Sausage Meatballs
|
1.9 | 158 | 0.9 | — | — | 10.5 | 14.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkey Bacon
Food 1
Food 1
• STATER BROS. MARKETS INC.
Turkey Bacon
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1.9 | 143 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 5.4 | 21.4 |
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUGARDALE FOODS INC.
Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Hickory Smoked
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1.8 | 500 | 7.1 | — | — | 35.7 | 35.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hempler's, U...
Food 1
Food 1
• HEMPLER FOODS GROUP LLC
Hempler's, Uncured Pepper Coated Bacon, Applewood Smoked, Applewood Smoked
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1.7 | 450 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 30.0 | 50.0 |
|
Porkies Smok...
Food 2
Food 2
• NEVLUD LLC DBA MAEKER'S SAUSAGE & PROCESSING
Porkies Smoked Breakfast Links, Porkies
|
1.9 | 211 | 1.8 | — | — | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Bre...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
Original Breakfast Sausage, Original
|
5.6 | 319 | 6.4 | 6.4 | — | 29.8 | 10.6 |
|
Pumpkin Spic...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHN F MARTIN & SONS INC
Pumpkin Spice Hickory Smoked Premium Thick Cut Bacon, Pumpkin Spice
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1.8 | 562 | 6.3 | 6.3 | — | 50.0 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Breakfast Wi...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Breakfast With Sage Pork Sausage, Breakfast With Sage
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1.9 | 292 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | 24.6 | 15.4 |
|
Pork Loin Ri...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP.
Pork Loin Riblets Sweet Barbecue Rub
|
11.4 | 214 | 5.4 | 3.6 | — | 14.3 | 16.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Naked Bacon,...
Food 1
Food 1
• AGRIMISSOURI
Naked Bacon, Uncured Bacon, Original, Original
|
5.2 | 400 | 20.0 | 13.3 | — | 23.3 | 46.7 |
|
Chicken Meat...
Food 2
Food 2
• KAYEM FOODS, INC.
Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style
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3.8 | 165 | 2.4 | — | — | 9.4 | 17.7 |
| 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 |
|
Fully Cooked...
Food 2
Food 2
• PLUMROSE USA, INC.
Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs
|
5.7 | 186 | 2.1 | 0.7 | — | 15.7 | 9.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sausage Link...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLOUGHERTY PACKING, LLC
Sausage Links, Original
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1.9 | 289 | 2.2 | — | — | 22.2 | 20.0 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• DILUIGI INC.
Italian Style Meatballs, Parmesan & Romano Cheeses
|
9.4 | 247 | 7.1 | — | 1.2 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peppered Unc...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Peppered Uncured Turkey Bacon, Peppered
|
1.9 | 161 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 8.9 | 21.4 |
|
Fully Cooked...
Food 2
Food 2
• GODSHALL'S MEATS INC.
Fully Cooked Uncured* Turkey Bacon
|
1.7 | 417 | 8.3 | — | — | 20.8 | 50.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Traditional ...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Traditional Bacon, Traditional
|
9.6 | 500 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | 44.4 | 33.3 |
|
Country Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, Country Style
|
3.8 | 162 | 1.9 | — | — | 9.5 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tomato & Bas...
Food 1
Food 1
• KAYEM FOODS, INC.
Tomato & Basil With Asiago And Mozzarella Cheese Chicken Meatballs, Tomato & Basil
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7.7 | 165 | 4.7 | 2.4 | — | 9.4 | 15.3 |
|
Maple Breakf...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Maple Breakfast Sausage Naturals, Maple
|
3.0 | 290 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — | 24.2 | 14.5 |
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.
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.