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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Kim & Scott's, Gourmet Pretzels, Stuffed Soft Pretzels, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese vs Sorullos, Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kim & Scott'... Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Kim & Scott's, Gourmet Pretzels, Stuffed Soft Pretzels, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese	71.4	283	39.4	1.0	2.0	10.1	10.1
Sorullos, Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • PRODUCTOS KIKUET INC. Sorullos, Cheese	63.4	154	31.7	9.6	1.0	1.4	2.9

Seasoned With Bacon Mini Pierogies, Cheddar; Bacon vs Cream Puffs, Pumpkin Spice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Wit... Food 1 Food 1 • ATEECO, INC. Seasoned With Bacon Mini Pierogies, Cheddar; Bacon	76.8	168	28.7	0.7	1.4	3.2	5.6
Cream Puffs,... Food 2 Food 2 • KAT S.M. ART Cream Puffs, Pumpkin Spice	42.2	227	29.3	17.3	0.3	16.0	4.0

Franks In A Blanket Topped With Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese vs Chicken Fries

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Franks In A ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Franks In A Blanket Topped With Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese	26.5	338	18.2	—	—	24.7	9.1
Chicken Fries Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Chicken Fries	26.7	250	17.1	1.1	1.1	14.8	13.6

Asiago Parmesan Risotto Rice Stuffed With Asiago Cheese And Coated In A Crispy Panko Crumb Arancini, Asiago vs Crispy Strips Chicken Breast Strip Fritters With Rib Meat, Crispy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asiago Parme... Food 1 Food 1 • STUFFED FOODS LLC Asiago Parmesan Risotto Rice Stuffed With Asiago Cheese And Coated In A Crispy Panko Crumb Arancini, Asiago	32.8	224	21.2	—	1.2	9.4	10.6
Crispy Strip... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Crispy Strips Chicken Breast Strip Fritters With Rib Meat, Crispy	32.5	226	20.2	1.2	—	9.5	15.5

Jamaican Style Mild Beef Cocktail Patties, Mild Beef vs Jalapeno Peppers Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jamaican Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • TOWER ISLES FROZEN FOODS LTD. Jamaican Style Mild Beef Cocktail Patties, Mild Beef	23.4	265	38.2	2.9	2.9	5.9	8.8
Jalapeno Pep... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Jalapeno Peppers Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers	54.3	274	31.6	1.1	2.1	9.5	8.4

Broccoli & Cheese Breaded Boneless Chicken Breasts, Broccoli & Cheese vs Maria's Greek Delights, Cheese Phyllo Swirls

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli & C... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Broccoli & Cheese Breaded Boneless Chicken Breasts, Broccoli & Cheese	34.4	190	11.3	0.6	0.6	8.9	16.1
Maria's Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • GRECIAN DELIGHT INC Maria's Greek Delights, Cheese Phyllo Swirls	34.8	263	33.3	1.8	1.8	10.5	8.8

Cheese And Beans Corn Pupusas, Cheese And Beans Corn vs Organic Onion & Sea Salt Ancient Grain Millet Tots, Onion & Sea Salt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese And B... Food 1 Food 1 • AD-VISOR Cheese And Beans Corn Pupusas, Cheese And Beans Corn	63.7	272	29.8	1.8	0.9	8.8	10.5
Organic Onio... Food 2 Food 2 • ROLLINGREENS Organic Onion & Sea Salt Ancient Grain Millet Tots, Onion & Sea Salt	37.5	165	25.9	1.2	3.5	4.7	3.5

Chicken Bakes, Chicken vs Breaded Popcorn Chicken Shaped Breaded Chicken Patties, Breaded Popcorn Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Bake... Food 1 Food 1 • COSTCO COMPANIES INC. Chicken Bakes, Chicken	0.0	238	—	3.1	1.3	8.4	15.4
Breaded Popc... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Breaded Popcorn Chicken Shaped Breaded Chicken Patties, Breaded Popcorn Chicken	24.9	229	16.9	—	1.2	12.1	13.3

Naturally Blueberry Matzo Blintzes vs Chicken Pelmeni

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Naturally Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • IRENE'S BAKERY/GOURMET KITCHEN Naturally Blueberry Matzo Blintzes	46.2	282	29.4	7.1	1.2	17.7	4.7
Chicken Pelmeni Food 2 Food 2 • SONIA'S KITCHEN INC. Chicken Pelmeni	77.8	199	27.8	1.3	1.3	6.0	9.9

White Cheddar Pierogies, White Cheddar vs Zesty Ranch Flavored Mighty Bites Chicken Snackers, Zesty Ranch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. White Cheddar Pierogies, White Cheddar	52.5	211	35.5	1.3	0.3	5.9	5.3
Zesty Ranch ... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Zesty Ranch Flavored Mighty Bites Chicken Snackers, Zesty Ranch	38.2	275	22.0	3.3	—	15.4	11.0

Classic Pastrami Beef, Melted Cheese & Dijon Mustard Sandwiches, Pastrami & Cheese vs Chicken Breast Tenders

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Past... Food 1 Food 1 • RAYBERN FOODS, INC. Classic Pastrami Beef, Melted Cheese & Dijon Mustard Sandwiches, Pastrami & Cheese	72.8	250	25.6	2.6	1.3	12.8	10.9
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Chicken Breast Tenders	28.4	282	17.7	—	—	16.5	14.1

Mexicaine Quiche vs Pigs In A Blanket With Parmesan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexicaine Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • ROYPAC INC. Mexicaine Quiche	56.9	294	18.2	1.8	0.6	20.0	10.6
Pigs In A Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Pigs In A Blanket With Parmesan	20.8	298	19.3	—	—	22.8	10.5

Chicken Nuggets vs Casino Style Stuffed Clams, Casino Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Nuggets Food 1 Food 1 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Chicken Nuggets	24.7	275	16.3	—	—	17.5	12.5
Casino Style... Food 2 Food 2 • MATLAWS FOOD PRODUCTS INC Casino Style Stuffed Clams, Casino Style	11.7	158	15.8	2.6	—	6.6	7.9

Jamaican Style Chicken Patty Flaky Crust, Jamaican Style vs Steakhouse Chicken Skewers A Blend Of Herbs, Black Pepper And Savory Seasonings, Steakhouse Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jamaican Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • CARIBBEAN FOOD DELIGHTS, INC. Jamaican Style Chicken Patty Flaky Crust, Jamaican Style	69.5	232	25.4	2.1	—	10.6	9.2
Steakhouse C... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Steakhouse Chicken Skewers A Blend Of Herbs, Black Pepper And Savory Seasonings, Steakhouse Chicken	5.7	150	2.7	1.8	—	6.2	20.4

Cauliflower Crab Cakes, Cauliflower vs Teriyaki Chicken Uncooked Skewers, Teriyaki Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • EMMA-LEIGH & CO Cauliflower Crab Cakes, Cauliflower	3.8	94	3.5	1.2	1.2	4.1	11.8
Teriyaki Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Teriyaki Chicken Uncooked Skewers, Teriyaki Chicken	15.3	106	7.1	6.2	—	2.2	20.4

Uncured Beef Mini Franks Wrapped In A Flaky Butter Hot Dog Puffs Pastry vs Uncured Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Uncured Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Beef... Food 1 Food 1 • WALGREENS CO. Uncured Beef Mini Franks Wrapped In A Flaky Butter Hot Dog Puffs Pastry	36.0	341	22.0	1.1	1.1	24.2	7.7
Uncured Beef... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Uncured Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Uncured Beef	36.0	312	20.8	1.0	1.0	24.0	9.4

Plant Based Philly Cheesesteak With Bell Peppers & Onions, Bell Peppers & Onions vs Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Fritters With Applewood Bbq Sauce, Applewood Bbq

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Plant Based Philly Cheesesteak With Bell Peppers & Onions, Bell Peppers & Onions	61.1	114	14.9	1.8	1.3	4.4	4.4
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Fritters With Applewood Bbq Sauce, Applewood Bbq	40.4	238	25.0	6.0	—	9.5	11.9

Chicken Pot Stickers Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce, Chicken Pot Stickers vs 100% Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks, 100% Whole Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pot ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Chicken Pot Stickers Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce, Chicken Pot Stickers	37.2	140	21.5	3.2	1.1	1.6	8.6
100% Whole G... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. 100% Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks, 100% Whole Grain	20.7	250	14.3	1.2	1.2	11.9	20.2

Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms vs Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lobster Stuf... Food 1 Food 1 • DEMERS FOOD GROUP INC. Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms	9.7	122	8.1	2.7	1.4	6.8	5.4
Breaded Mozz... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara	63.2	288	28.0	3.2	1.6	13.6	11.2

Kiev Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat Filled With Garlic Butter & Parsley, Kiev vs Gorton's, Thai Coconut Shrimp

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kiev Breaded... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Kiev Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat Filled With Garlic Butter & Parsley, Kiev	24.7	236	9.3	0.7	—	15.7	13.6
Gorton's, Th... Food 2 Food 2 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Gorton's, Thai Coconut Shrimp	48.2	253	27.3	2.0	2.0	12.1	9.1

Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Comparisons For Diabetics