What are Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres food comparisons?

Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 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.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes 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.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

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.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

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.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

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.

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Pigs In A Blanket (Raw Sausage Wrapped In Flaky Pastry Dough) vs Golden Krust, Jamaican Style Chicken Patties

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pigs In A Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • TIMBERWOOD FARMS Pigs In A Blanket (Raw Sausage Wrapped In Flaky Pastry Dough)	39.9	349	25.6	—	1.2	23.3	7.0
Golden Krust... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY Golden Krust, Jamaican Style Chicken Patties	86.2	282	32.4	2.1	0.7	12.0	12.0

Bbq Chicken Chips, Bbq vs Pork & Chive Dumplings

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bbq Chicken ... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Bbq Chicken Chips, Bbq	39.3	374	22.2	2.0	1.0	27.3	12.1
Pork & Chive... Food 2 Food 2 • LAOBAN DUMPLINGS LLC Pork & Chive Dumplings	23.2	227	19.7	—	1.5	12.1	9.1

Mini Corn Dogs, Batter Wrapped Chicken Franks, Made With Real Honey vs Buffalo Style Chicken Stuffed Buns Filled With Buffalo Style Sauce, Chunks Of Chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, And Chopped Celery In A Bun, Buffalo Style Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Corn Do... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Mini Corn Dogs, Batter Wrapped Chicken Franks, Made With Real Honey	40.5	276	29.0	13.2	1.3	14.5	7.9
Buffalo Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Buffalo Style Chicken Stuffed Buns Filled With Buffalo Style Sauce, Chunks Of Chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, And Chopped Celery In A Bun, Buffalo Style Chicken	34.9	200	27.1	4.3	1.4	5.7	11.4

Coconut Shrimp Tempura Roll vs Classic Bite Size Cheese Ravioli, Classic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Shri... Food 1 Food 1 • FUSIA Coconut Shrimp Tempura Roll	49.3	138	22.0	5.7	1.6	3.3	4.9
Classic Bite... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVIGNANO FOODS CORP Classic Bite Size Cheese Ravioli, Classic	45.0	194	36.1	2.8	4.2	1.4	9.7

Bavarian Style Soft Pretzels vs Trader Jose's, Chicken Taquitos

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bavarian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • A B F MANUFACTURING, INC. Bavarian Style Soft Pretzels	100.0	248	50.4	2.7	1.8	0.9	9.7
Trader Jose'... Food 2 Food 2 • BISHOP BROTHERS Trader Jose's, Chicken Taquitos	17.4	216	19.6	—	2.0	9.8	9.8

Sam's Choice, Mini Angus Beef & Bacon Cheeseburgers vs Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwiches, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sam's Choice... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sam's Choice, Mini Angus Beef & Bacon Cheeseburgers	53.0	296	21.1	2.8	1.4	16.9	14.1
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwiches, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly	49.8	362	48.3	17.2	3.4	15.5	10.3

Tequenos De Queso Cheese Sticks, Tequenos De Queso vs Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Banana; Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tequenos De ... Food 1 Food 1 • MIAMI FINE FOODS LLC Tequenos De Queso Cheese Sticks, Tequenos De Queso	12.7	464	25.0	0.1	0.4	28.6	17.9
Banana Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • CLASSIC COOKING INC. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Banana; Chocolate	39.3	211	38.6	17.5	3.5	5.3	5.3

Spinach Feta Handheld Pot Pie, Spinach Feta vs Sliced Beef 'N Cheddar Cheese With Savory Sauce In A Sesame Seed Bun Crust Sandwiches, Sliced Beef 'N Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spinach Feta... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MISO BROTHERS, INC. Spinach Feta Handheld Pot Pie, Spinach Feta	94.5	282	30.6	3.5	1.8	14.7	6.5
Sliced Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Sliced Beef 'N Cheddar Cheese With Savory Sauce In A Sesame Seed Bun Crust Sandwiches, Sliced Beef 'N Cheddar	64.1	233	28.3	1.7	0.8	10.0	7.5

Crispy And Crunchy Chicken Taquitos, Bold vs Chicken Garlic Spinach With White Meat Chicken, Chicken Garlic Spinach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy And C... Food 1 Food 1 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Crispy And Crunchy Chicken Taquitos, Bold	46.3	259	30.6	1.2	2.4	11.8	8.2
Chicken Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Chicken Garlic Spinach With White Meat Chicken, Chicken Garlic Spinach	82.5	235	26.5	2.9	1.2	8.2	13.5

Pierogi, Cheese vs Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pierogi, Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • DEARBORN SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Pierogi, Cheese	75.9	242	40.4	5.1	1.0	4.6	10.1
Monterey Jac... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper	39.2	385	22.9	1.0	1.0	27.1	13.5

Chicken Egg Rolls vs Shumai Dumplings With Pork, Pork

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHWAN'S COMPANY Chicken Egg Rolls	37.0	192	26.9	2.6	2.6	5.8	7.7
Shumai Dumpl... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Shumai Dumplings With Pork, Pork	34.8	174	13.2	2.1	0.7	9.0	9.0

Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites vs Ham & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Truffle Mac ... Food 1 Food 1 • FEEL GOOD FOODS I LLC Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites	52.3	259	31.8	1.2	—	11.8	7.1
Ham & Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • HEINZ FROZEN FOOD COMPANY Ham & Cheese	55.9	282	35.3	8.2	1.2	10.6	9.4

Croquettes, Chicken vs Weis, Cooked & Peeled Shrimp

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Croquettes, ... Food 1 Food 1 • L & J GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Croquettes, Chicken	25.2	192	20.5	3.9	3.8	7.7	10.3
Weis, Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis, Cooked & Peeled Shrimp	23.6	82	9.7	8.2	0.7	0.4	10.5

Breaded Nuggets vs Koch's Turkey, Ground Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Nuggets Food 1 Food 1 • NOXUBEE COUNTY PRODUCERS, INC. Breaded Nuggets	5.8	129	3.5	—	—	8.2	8.2
Koch's Turke... Food 2 Food 2 • INNERPRISE SOFTWARE, INC. Koch's Turkey, Ground Turkey Breast	1.9	97	0.9	—	—	0.4	23.0

Garlic Parmesan Biscuits, Garlic Parmesan vs Chicken Parmesan Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Chicken Parmesan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Parme... Food 1 Food 1 • MDBC LLC Garlic Parmesan Biscuits, Garlic Parmesan	54.1	312	36.3	3.8	1.2	13.8	7.5
Chicken Parm... Food 2 Food 2 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Chicken Parmesan Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Chicken Parmesan	26.9	179	10.7	1.4	0.7	8.6	14.3

Banquet, Chicken Breast Nuggets vs Crispy Crab Rangoon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet, Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Banquet, Chicken Breast Nuggets	30.7	247	22.4	1.2	3.5	11.8	12.9
Crispy Crab ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Crispy Crab Rangoon	59.5	318	37.7	1.2	1.2	14.1	9.4

Beef & Cheese Taquitos, Beef & Cheese vs Seasoned Pork In A Sweet & Sour Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef & Chees... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Beef & Cheese Taquitos, Beef & Cheese	82.6	301	33.1	0.7	1.5	13.2	9.6
Seasoned Por... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Seasoned Pork In A Sweet & Sour Sauce	37.1	121	14.3	12.1	0.7	3.2	10.0

Chicken Strips vs Seasoned Pork In A Sweet & Sour Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Strips Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Chicken Strips	22.9	202	16.7	1.2	2.4	8.3	15.5
Seasoned Por... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Seasoned Pork In A Sweet & Sour Sauce	37.1	121	14.3	12.1	0.7	3.2	10.0

Meatloaf Fully Cooked Meatloaf With Ketchup On A Bun Sandwiches, Meatloaf vs Ginger + Lime Scallop & Shrimp Cakes, Ginger + Lime Scallop & Shrimp

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meatloaf Ful... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Meatloaf Fully Cooked Meatloaf With Ketchup On A Bun Sandwiches, Meatloaf	100.0	237	26.3	7.1	1.8	9.8	10.7
Ginger + Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • LAGNIAPPE, LOUISIANA FOOD SPEC Ginger + Lime Scallop & Shrimp Cakes, Ginger + Lime Scallop & Shrimp	17.1	200	10.6	1.2	—	9.4	17.7

Cheese Stuffed Corn Tortilla, Cheese vs Chicken Tenders Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders, Chicken Tenders

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Stuff... Food 1 Food 1 • GOTERA, INC. Cheese Stuffed Corn Tortilla, Cheese	44.2	203	21.9	—	3.9	9.4	12.5
Chicken Tend... Food 2 Food 2 • MIDAMAR CORPORATION Chicken Tenders Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders, Chicken Tenders	15.4	143	14.3	—	—	1.8	17.9

Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Comparisons For Diabetics