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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Fully Loaded Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Perogies vs Sandwiches, Chicken Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Loaded... Food 1 Food 1 • EENIE MEENIE, INC. Fully Loaded Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Perogies	56.8	212	34.1	—	—	4.1	7.1
Sandwiches, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM INC. Sandwiches, Chicken Breast	79.2	230	29.7	2.0	2.0	7.4	12.2

Taquitos Steak, Corn vs Steamed Onion Rolls

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taquitos Ste... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMINO REAL FOODS, INC. Taquitos Steak, Corn	35.2	176	25.9	—	4.7	4.7	7.1
Steamed Onio... Food 2 Food 2 • KHONG GUAN CORPORATION Steamed Onion Rolls	98.4	307	69.3	6.7	2.7	1.3	6.7

Beef Ravioli, Beef vs Gourmet Beef Tamales Wrapped In Corn Husks, Gourmet Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Beef Ravioli, Beef	52.1	235	32.9	1.2	1.2	7.1	11.8
Gourmet Beef... Food 2 Food 2 • TEXAS TAMALE CO. Gourmet Beef Tamales Wrapped In Corn Husks, Gourmet Beef	26.9	247	20.0	—	3.5	15.3	9.4

Pimiento Cheese Flaky Butter Puff Pastry Cups Filled With Pimiento Cheese And Topped With Caramelized Onions And Bacon Puffs, Pimiento Cheese vs Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly In White Bakery Bread P.B. & Jelly Minis, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pimiento Che... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Pimiento Cheese Flaky Butter Puff Pastry Cups Filled With Pimiento Cheese And Topped With Caramelized Onions And Bacon Puffs, Pimiento Cheese	32.0	388	22.5	3.8	1.2	30.0	8.8
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly In White Bakery Bread P.B. & Jelly Minis, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly	39.7	404	40.4	14.0	3.5	21.1	12.3

Garlic & Cheese Stuffed With A Garlic, Chive & Cream Cheese Mixture Topped With Asiago & Parmesan Cheeses Mushroom Caps, Garlic & Cheese vs Southwest Seasoned Black Beans, Fire Roasted Corn, Peppers And Onions, Dairy Free Mozzarella With A Red Chili Sauce Wrapped In Soft Corn Masa Plant Based Tamale, Southwest

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic & Che... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Garlic & Cheese Stuffed With A Garlic, Chive & Cream Cheese Mixture Topped With Asiago & Parmesan Cheeses Mushroom Caps, Garlic & Cheese	5.8	141	5.9	2.4	2.4	10.6	5.9
Southwest Se... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MISO BROTHERS, INC. Southwest Seasoned Black Beans, Fire Roasted Corn, Peppers And Onions, Dairy Free Mozzarella With A Red Chili Sauce Wrapped In Soft Corn Masa Plant Based Tamale, Southwest	54.5	197	22.5	2.8	2.8	10.6	5.6

Scallop & Bacon Cakes vs Crab Rangoon Cream Cheese With Real Crab Meat, Carrots, Onion And Green Onion Wrapped In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Dough, Crab Rangoon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Scallop & Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • ROME PACKING CO. INC. Scallop & Bacon Cakes	21.4	165	12.9	1.2	—	8.2	8.2
Crab Rangoon... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Crab Rangoon Cream Cheese With Real Crab Meat, Carrots, Onion And Green Onion Wrapped In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Dough, Crab Rangoon	57.7	274	28.3	1.8	1.8	15.0	7.1

Texas Sized Nuggets Shaped Breaded Chicken Patties, Texas Sized Nuggets vs Ruskie Rogi Potato, Farmers Cheese, Onion, Seasonings Pierogi, Ruskie Rogi

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texas Sized ... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Texas Sized Nuggets Shaped Breaded Chicken Patties, Texas Sized Nuggets	32.4	227	16.4	0.9	0.9	12.7	13.6
Ruskie Rogi ... Food 2 Food 2 • PIETRZYK FOODS LLC DBA PIETRZYK PIEROGI Ruskie Rogi Potato, Farmers Cheese, Onion, Seasonings Pierogi, Ruskie Rogi	88.2	162	21.0	1.3	1.3	5.7	6.1

Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese vs Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Sandwiches

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Empanadas, S... Food 1 Food 1 • KITCHEN 54 FOODS LLC Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese	54.5	205	26.8	1.8	1.8	8.0	7.1
Pepperoni Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • S&F FOODS, INC. Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Sandwiches	69.1	283	33.1	7.1	4.7	12.6	11.0

Italian Style Beef Meatballs, Italian Style vs Pork & Chive Dumplings

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Italian Style Beef Meatballs, Italian Style	5.6	284	5.7	1.1	2.3	22.7	14.8
Pork & Chive... Food 2 Food 2 • TWIN MARQUIS INC. Pork & Chive Dumplings	56.6	169	22.8	1.5	1.5	4.4	8.1

Mushroom & Goat Cheese vs Pagoda, Cream Cheese Wontons

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom & G... Food 1 Food 1 • VETROLASER LLC Mushroom & Goat Cheese	21.4	222	26.7	2.2	2.2	10.0	6.7
Pagoda, Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Pagoda, Cream Cheese Wontons	61.4	311	32.0	10.7	1.0	18.5	5.8

Corn Dogs, Batter Wrapped Franks On A Stick Made With Chicken, Pork Added vs Mozzarella Sticks

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corn Dogs, B... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Corn Dogs, Batter Wrapped Franks On A Stick Made With Chicken, Pork Added	44.3	289	31.6	11.8	1.3	14.5	7.9
Mozzarella S... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Mozzarella Sticks	30.6	250	22.4	1.3	1.3	13.2	11.8

Classic Corn Dogs Batter Wrapped Juicy Chicken Franks On A Stick, Classic vs Bacon Wrapped Stuffed With Cream Cheese & Mozzarella, Hand Wrapped In Thick Cut Bacon Jalapenos, Bacon Wrapped

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Corn... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Classic Corn Dogs Batter Wrapped Juicy Chicken Franks On A Stick, Classic	46.4	263	31.6	11.8	—	10.5	9.2
Bacon Wrappe... Food 2 Food 2 • GMP GLOBAL MARKETING INC. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed With Cream Cheese & Mozzarella, Hand Wrapped In Thick Cut Bacon Jalapenos, Bacon Wrapped	1.9	293	3.5	1.7	1.7	25.9	17.2

Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites vs Shrimp Ring

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lobster Mac ... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites	36.3	291	25.3	1.3	1.3	17.7	8.9
Shrimp Ring Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Shrimp Ring	9.9	57	4.3	3.6	0.7	0.4	8.6

Pretzel Hot Dog vs Battered Cheddar Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pretzel Hot Dog Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Pretzel Hot Dog	62.3	328	28.6	5.9	0.8	16.0	16.8
Battered Che... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCAIN FOODS, INC. Battered Cheddar Nuggets	9.5	286	21.4	3.6	3.6	16.1	14.3

Gardein, Zesty Marinara Crispy Chick'n Filets vs Boneless Chicken Wyngz, Honey Bbq

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gardein, Zes... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Gardein, Zesty Marinara Crispy Chick'n Filets	34.3	192	15.2	0.8	0.8	7.2	17.6
Boneless Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Boneless Chicken Wyngz, Honey Bbq	41.2	226	22.6	8.3	1.2	8.3	13.1

Chicken Fun Nuggets vs Handcrafted Artisanal Soft Pretzels Bites, Cheese; Chili Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Fun ... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Chicken Fun Nuggets	24.5	296	21.1	1.4	2.8	14.1	18.3
Handcrafted ... Food 2 Food 2 • HAWTHORNE FOOD COMPANY Handcrafted Artisanal Soft Pretzels Bites, Cheese; Chili Lime	60.6	265	47.1	1.5	1.5	4.4	7.4

Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breaded Nugget Shaped Patties, Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese vs Minced Shrimp With Whole Grain Breading Sea Pals

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Nu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breaded Nugget Shaped Patties, Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese	24.5	321	16.7	1.2	1.2	21.4	13.1
Minced Shrim... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Minced Shrimp With Whole Grain Breading Sea Pals	32.3	282	23.5	1.2	3.5	12.9	16.5

Alexia, Mushroom Bites With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil vs Breaded Chicken Tenders

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alexia, Mush... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Alexia, Mushroom Bites With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil	23.5	183	23.3	1.7	3.3	7.5	5.0
Breaded Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Breaded Chicken Tenders	42.4	221	24.2	1.1	1.1	10.5	9.5

Potato Puffs In Puff Pastry, Puff Pastry vs Whole Grain Dino Nuggets, Breaded Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Puffs... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Potato Puffs In Puff Pastry, Puff Pastry	65.0	370	39.1	1.1	2.2	21.7	5.4
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Whole Grain Dino Nuggets, Breaded Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat	20.9	266	16.5	1.3	2.5	16.5	13.9

Spicy Bean Tamale vs Spinach & Cheese Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Bean T... Food 1 Food 1 • TRES LATIN FOODS, LLC Spicy Bean Tamale	66.6	211	27.5	2.1	3.5	9.2	3.5
Spinach & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • KITCHEN 54 FOODS LLC Spinach & Cheese Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese	48.8	188	24.1	1.8	1.8	8.0	6.3

Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Comparisons For Diabetics