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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Chicken Spring Roll Bites vs Tamales, Cheese & Green Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Spri... Food 1 Food 1 • KAHIKI FOODS, INC. Chicken Spring Roll Bites	23.3	188	15.3	1.2	1.2	8.2	8.2
Tamales, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Tamales, Cheese & Green Pepper	56.3	248	26.6	1.8	0.9	13.3	4.4

Flatbread Sandwiches vs Chicken Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flatbread Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Flatbread Sandwiches	32.8	198	22.9	4.2	5.2	8.3	12.5
Chicken Nuggets Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Chicken Nuggets	24.9	237	17.1	1.3	—	11.8	13.2

Mushroom & Vegetables Egg Rolls vs Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom & V... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Mushroom & Vegetables Egg Rolls	84.5	197	31.7	5.6	1.4	5.6	4.9
Mozzarella C... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella	56.6	363	34.1	1.1	1.1	17.6	15.4

Honey Battered Tenders, Honey Battered vs Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos In A Crispy Breading, Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Batter... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Honey Battered Tenders, Honey Battered	30.6	259	18.8	4.7	—	15.3	10.6
Cream Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos In A Crispy Breading, Cream Cheese	34.6	300	23.8	2.5	1.2	21.3	5.0

Curry Spring Rolls vs Battered Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Curry Spring... Food 1 Food 1 Curry Spring Rolls	17.8	105	17.5	1.8	1.8	2.6	3.5
Battered Cau... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCAIN FOODS, INC. Battered Cauliflower	31.4	165	21.2	1.2	2.4	7.1	3.5

Wellington Bites, Wellington vs Wild Baja Shrimp Ring

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wellington B... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN WEST TRADING, INC. Wellington Bites, Wellington	40.0	295	19.6	—	0.9	21.4	7.1
Wild Baja Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • TAI FOONG USA, INC. Wild Baja Shrimp Ring	7.7	97	4.4	3.5	0.9	0.9	16.8

Crispy Chicken Breast Strips vs Tasty American Favorites Chicken Slider

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Crispy Chicken Breast Strips	27.0	217	21.7	—	1.4	7.3	14.5
Tasty Americ... Food 2 Food 2 • H.J. HEINZ COMPANY Tasty American Favorites Chicken Slider	34.4	300	30.0	4.3	4.3	12.9	12.9

Battered Mozzarella Sticks, Battered Mozzarella vs Fully Cooked Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Battered Moz... Food 1 Food 1 • SAM'S CLUB WEST Battered Mozzarella Sticks, Battered Mozzarella	34.2	295	24.4	2.6	1.3	15.4	12.8
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Fully Cooked Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Nuggets	24.7	293	18.7	1.3	1.3	17.3	13.3

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves With Beef & Rice, Beef & Rice vs Original Chicken Tenders, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stuffed Cabb... Food 1 Food 1 • ROYAL FROZEN FOOD CO. Stuffed Cabbage Leaves With Beef & Rice, Beef & Rice	27.3	150	17.0	—	3.0	4.5	9.0
Original Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL PERFORMANCE Original Chicken Tenders, Original	40.6	134	16.4	—	0.7	0.8	17.2

White Meat Chicken Broccoli And Cheddar Sandwich vs Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Meat C... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. White Meat Chicken Broccoli And Cheddar Sandwich	74.3	197	31.5	2.4	1.6	3.9	7.9
Bacon Wrappe... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Bacon	3.7	316	2.5	2.5	—	25.3	20.3

Pork Sausage, Roasted Bell Peppers, Roasted Onions & Provolone Cheese Frustas, Sausage, Peppers & Onion With Cheese vs Shrimp Spring Rolls, Shrimp

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN FLATBREAD Pork Sausage, Roasted Bell Peppers, Roasted Onions & Provolone Cheese Frustas, Sausage, Peppers & Onion With Cheese	97.2	204	23.5	1.3	1.3	8.4	8.4
Shrimp Sprin... Food 2 Food 2 • YANKEE TRADER SEAFOOD LTD. Shrimp Spring Rolls, Shrimp	14.9	219	28.2	3.5	0.9	5.3	14.1

Street Tacos vs Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Street Tacos Food 1 Food 1 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Street Tacos	31.0	188	20.0	1.2	1.2	8.2	9.4
Meatballs In... Food 2 Food 2 • ALFREDO AIELLO ITALIAN FOODS Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce	9.7	148	5.2	2.2	1.5	8.9	8.9

Vegetable Pakoras With Tamarind Sauce, Vegetable vs Take Out Crispy Tenders Chicken Breast Strip With Rib Meat Fritters And Southern Style Dipping Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • C. C. CREATIONS, LTD. Vegetable Pakoras With Tamarind Sauce, Vegetable	43.2	168	26.3	6.3	3.2	5.3	4.2
Take Out Cri... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Take Out Crispy Tenders Chicken Breast Strip With Rib Meat Fritters And Southern Style Dipping Sauce	32.5	226	20.2	1.2	—	9.5	15.5

Hot Beef 3 Jamaican Style Patties, Hot Beef 3 Jamaican Style vs Organic Vegetable Empanadas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Beef 3 J... Food 1 Food 1 • TOWER ISLES FROZEN FOODS LTD. Hot Beef 3 Jamaican Style Patties, Hot Beef 3 Jamaican Style	93.1	234	36.2	2.1	2.1	5.0	12.1
Organic Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Vegetable Empanadas	52.6	238	36.3	3.8	2.5	8.8	6.3

Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Bbq vs Boneless Chicken Chunks, Chicken & Waffle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boneless Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMMONS FOODS, INC. Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Bbq	36.7	214	23.8	7.1	1.2	8.3	10.7
Boneless Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI Boneless Chicken Chunks, Chicken & Waffle	42.2	214	20.5	2.7	0.9	8.9	14.3

Kroger, Original Roasted Chicken Wings vs Crispy Green Beans Appetizer

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Orig... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Original Roasted Chicken Wings	7.6	190	4.8	1.2	—	11.9	16.7
Crispy Green... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Crispy Green Beans Appetizer	48.9	244	32.9	2.4	2.4	9.8	4.9

Breaded Squid Rings vs Onion Pierogies, Onion

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Squi... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD IMPORTS CO. Breaded Squid Rings	48.2	239	23.0	—	0.9	11.5	8.9
Onion Pierog... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Onion Pierogies, Onion	79.1	145	27.6	0.7	1.3	1.6	4.6

Glazed Wings, Honey Bbq vs Chicken Breasts Strip Fritters With Rib Meat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glazed Wings... Food 1 Food 1 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Glazed Wings, Honey Bbq	11.4	202	7.1	4.8	—	13.1	14.3
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Chicken Breasts Strip Fritters With Rib Meat	20.8	202	13.1	—	—	8.3	20.2

Veggie Medley Nuggets, Carrots, Green Beans, Spinach vs Pork Egg Roll

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Veggie Medle... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Veggie Medley Nuggets, Carrots, Green Beans, Spinach	19.6	214	23.8	2.4	—	9.5	2.4
Pork Egg Roll Food 2 Food 2 • BETTER FOODS JEYER LLC Pork Egg Roll	62.6	131	24.8	6.4	2.1	3.6	9.2

Fully Baked Soft Pretzels vs Italian Style Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Baked ... Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Fully Baked Soft Pretzels	64.8	250	53.1	1.6	1.6	1.6	7.8
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • ZWEIGLES INC. Italian Style Meatballs, Italian Style	7.5	262	4.8	1.2	—	19.1	16.7

Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Comparisons For Diabetics