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.

Badlow

Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches, Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam vs Meatballs And Mozzarella Marinara Sauce, Mini Meatballs, And Mozzarella Cheese Surrounded By A Savory Crust Mega Sandwiches, Meatballs And Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches, Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam	49.8	362	48.3	17.2	3.4	15.5	10.3
Meatballs An... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Meatballs And Mozzarella Marinara Sauce, Mini Meatballs, And Mozzarella Cheese Surrounded By A Savory Crust Mega Sandwiches, Meatballs And Mozzarella	80.9	270	31.9	3.6	2.1	10.6	10.6

Riguas Salvadorian Corn Cakes, Riguas vs Taquitos, Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Riguas Salva... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Riguas Salvadorian Corn Cakes, Riguas	37.4	165	24.7	11.8	2.4	7.1	2.4
Taquitos, Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Taquitos, Chicken	87.2	260	35.3	0.7	5.3	9.3	9.3

Soft Pretzel Dough With Creamy Velveeta Filling Cheesy Bites, Pretzel vs French Onion Puff Pastry With Caramelized Onions, French Onion

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Pretzel... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Soft Pretzel Dough With Creamy Velveeta Filling Cheesy Bites, Pretzel	50.1	247	31.8	3.5	1.2	7.1	12.9
French Onion... Food 2 Food 2 • SAM'S CLUB WEST French Onion Puff Pastry With Caramelized Onions, French Onion	42.5	288	28.8	8.8	1.2	16.3	6.3

Eggplant Parmigiana Polenta Tarts vs Shredded Beef Taquitos Rolled In Corn Tortillas, Shredded Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eggplant Par... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Eggplant Parmigiana Polenta Tarts	39.1	182	21.2	3.0	1.0	9.1	5.1
Shredded Bee... Food 2 Food 2 • EAUX DE VIE, INC. Shredded Beef Taquitos Rolled In Corn Tortillas, Shredded Beef	52.7	247	35.3	1.2	3.5	8.2	5.9

Korean Style Crunchy Battered Chicken With Orange Sauce, Korean Style With Orange Sauce vs Cheesy Garlic Bread Mini Bagel Frozen Snacks, Cheesy Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Style... Food 1 Food 1 • CJ FOODS USA INC Korean Style Crunchy Battered Chicken With Orange Sauce, Korean Style With Orange Sauce	77.4	205	25.6	12.8	—	7.7	10.3
Cheesy Garli... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cheesy Garlic Bread Mini Bagel Frozen Snacks, Cheesy Garlic	50.3	250	30.7	2.3	1.1	9.1	10.2

Empanadas Corn & Roasted Poblano vs Cheese Curd Breaded Cheese Curds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Empanadas Co... Food 1 Food 1 • GOOD TASTES, INC. Empanadas Corn & Roasted Poblano	59.5	310	28.3	1.8	0.9	17.7	7.1
Cheese Curd ... Food 2 Food 2 • CORINTHIAN TRADING, INC. Cheese Curd Breaded Cheese Curds	39.8	294	25.9	2.4	1.2	15.3	14.1

Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Wrapped In A Sweeetened Batter, Beef vs Battered Whole Green Beans, Battered

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Corn Do... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Wrapped In A Sweeetened Batter, Beef	48.0	316	34.2	9.2	1.3	17.1	7.9
Battered Who... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCALL FARMS INC Battered Whole Green Beans, Battered	33.1	200	22.4	1.2	2.4	12.9	2.4

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets, Cinnamon Sugar vs Chicken & Cheese Microwaveable Taquitos, Chicken & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Sug... Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets, Cinnamon Sugar	72.8	277	58.5	9.2	1.5	0.8	7.7
Chicken & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Chicken & Cheese Microwaveable Taquitos, Chicken & Cheese	48.2	259	30.6	1.2	1.2	12.9	8.2

Grilled Chicken Nuggets vs Indian Samosa Wrap, Indian Samosa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Grilled Chicken Nuggets	1.9	155	1.2	—	—	3.6	29.8
Indian Samos... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Indian Samosa Wrap, Indian Samosa	56.7	190	22.5	1.4	2.1	8.5	5.6

Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork Bbq Sauce With Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Pickle Relish, And Bacon Surrounded By A Savory Crust Mega Sandwiches, Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork vs Meat, Potatoes & Onions In A Golden Crust With Beef & Pork

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoky Bbq Se... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork Bbq Sauce With Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Pickle Relish, And Bacon Surrounded By A Savory Crust Mega Sandwiches, Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork	78.9	262	31.2	3.6	2.1	9.9	12.1
Meat, Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PASTY OVEN INC. Meat, Potatoes & Onions In A Golden Crust With Beef & Pork	95.0	221	24.4	0.9	1.4	9.9	8.0

Tai Pei Chicken Potstickers, 46.5 Oz vs Breaded Cauliflower Bites Whole Florets In A Crispy Wheat Flour & Brown Rice Coating, Breaded Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tai Pei Chic... Food 1 Food 1 Tai Pei Chicken Potstickers, 46.5 Oz	45.3	156	24.5	2.7	1.4	3.4	7.5
Breaded Caul... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Breaded Cauliflower Bites Whole Florets In A Crispy Wheat Flour & Brown Rice Coating, Breaded Cauliflower	31.1	200	21.2	1.2	2.4	11.8	3.5

Thick Sliced Battered Onion Rings vs Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thick Sliced... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Thick Sliced Battered Onion Rings	47.1	211	27.4	6.3	2.1	10.5	2.1
Breaded Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PATIO GARDEN ACCESSORIES Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat	19.0	213	13.3	—	—	8.0	20.0

Sausage, Egg And Cheese With Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese And Sauce In A Buttery Crispy Crust Stix, Sausage, Egg And Cheese vs Crab Rangoon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sausage, Egg... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Sausage, Egg And Cheese With Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese And Sauce In A Buttery Crispy Crust Stix, Sausage, Egg And Cheese	54.6	224	34.1	2.4	1.2	7.1	7.1
Crab Rangoon Food 2 Food 2 • HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INCORPORATED Crab Rangoon	48.2	250	31.0	1.2	1.2	9.5	10.7

Broccoli & Cheese Breaded Boneless Fully Cooked Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Broccoli & Cheese vs Sweet & Smoky Boneless Chicken Bites Chicken Breast Fritters With Rib Meat, With A Sweet Mesquite Flavor, Sweet & Smoky

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli & C... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Broccoli & Cheese Breaded Boneless Fully Cooked Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Broccoli & Cheese	32.4	229	12.9	0.7	0.7	13.6	14.3
Sweet & Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Sweet & Smoky Boneless Chicken Bites Chicken Breast Fritters With Rib Meat, With A Sweet Mesquite Flavor, Sweet & Smoky	38.9	179	25.0	7.1	1.2	4.8	9.5

Honey Barbeque Chicken Wings Coated In A Sweet Tangy Honey Bbq Sauce, Honey Barbeque vs Wild Firecracker Spiral Squid

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Barbeq... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Honey Barbeque Chicken Wings Coated In A Sweet Tangy Honey Bbq Sauce, Honey Barbeque	34.8	186	15.9	8.0	—	8.0	10.6
Wild Firecra... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Wild Firecracker Spiral Squid	36.6	212	19.5	1.8	2.7	9.7	9.7

Fiesta Steak Beef Steak With Chilis, Monterey Jack Cheese & Lime Juice In Corn Phyllo Dough Bites, Fiesta Steak vs Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Minis In White Bakery Bread, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fiesta Steak... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Fiesta Steak Beef Steak With Chilis, Monterey Jack Cheese & Lime Juice In Corn Phyllo Dough Bites, Fiesta Steak	28.8	250	21.3	1.3	2.5	13.8	10.0
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Minis In White Bakery Bread, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly	39.7	404	40.4	14.0	3.5	21.1	12.3

Chili & Cheese Tamales, Chili & Cheese vs Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Breast Tender Fritters

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chili & Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • EXPRESS TRADING INTERNATIONAL, INC. Chili & Cheese Tamales, Chili & Cheese	5.7	323	7.1	1.0	4.0	29.3	9.1
Parmesan Her... Food 2 Food 2 • KIRKWOOD Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Breast Tender Fritters	28.5	218	14.3	3.4	1.7	10.9	16.0

Plant Based Breaded Chicken Nuggets vs Vegetable Samosas, Vegetable

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • THENOTCOMPANY INC. Plant Based Breaded Chicken Nuggets	17.2	263	15.8	1.3	3.9	18.4	10.5
Vegetable Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • CHUNG'S FOODS, INC. Vegetable Samosas, Vegetable	41.5	151	26.7	7.0	2.3	4.1	3.5

Nacho Cheese vs Korean Bbq Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nacho Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Nacho Cheese	32.4	321	29.5	2.6	7.7	18.0	10.3
Korean Bbq C... Food 2 Food 2 • US-NIPPON MEAT PACKERS Korean Bbq Chicken	46.3	186	17.1	13.6	—	7.9	12.1

Original Boneless Chicken Bites, Original vs Cheesy Chicken Chalupa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bon... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Original Boneless Chicken Bites, Original	25.0	179	16.7	—	1.2	7.1	13.1
Cheesy Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Cheesy Chicken Chalupa	68.4	288	22.4	0.6	1.2	16.5	12.4

Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Comparisons For Diabetics