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 Chorizo Taco Cups vs Battered Mozzarella Planks, Battered Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Chor... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups	27.0	205	19.2	1.3	1.3	7.7	11.5
Battered Moz... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS INC Battered Mozzarella Planks, Battered Mozzarella	43.8	250	24.0	1.0	1.0	10.0	17.0

Spicy Chicken Pizza With White Meat Chicken, Spicy Chicken vs Spicy Hot Mini Jamaican Brand Jerk Chicken Patties, Spicy Hot

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Chicke... Food 1 Food 1 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Spicy Chicken Pizza With White Meat Chicken, Spicy Chicken	82.5	235	26.5	2.9	1.2	8.2	13.5
Spicy Hot Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • JYC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Spicy Hot Mini Jamaican Brand Jerk Chicken Patties, Spicy Hot	35.0	116	13.6	2.0	1.4	6.1	7.5

Baked Empanadas, Chicken vs Steakless Ranchero Burrito, Steakless Ranchero

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Empana... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Baked Empanadas, Chicken	56.2	254	42.3	—	1.4	4.2	12.7
Steakless Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MISO BROTHERS, INC. Steakless Ranchero Burrito, Steakless Ranchero	72.1	197	26.8	2.1	0.7	7.8	7.0

Mozzarella With Italian Seasoned Breading Sticks, Mozzarella vs Bbq Recipe Beef With Sweet & Tangy Bbq Sauce In A Crispy Buttery Crust Sandwiches, Bbq Recipe Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella W... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mozzarella With Italian Seasoned Breading Sticks, Mozzarella	34.4	276	25.0	1.3	1.3	13.2	13.2
Bbq Recipe B... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Bbq Recipe Beef With Sweet & Tangy Bbq Sauce In A Crispy Buttery Crust Sandwiches, Bbq Recipe Beef	79.9	250	35.0	7.5	0.8	9.2	6.7

Kolaches Cheese Sausage Rolled In Dough, Kolaches Cheese vs Sour Cream & Chive Pierogies, Sour Cream; Chive

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kolaches Che... Food 1 Food 1 • HOMELAND BAKING, LLC Kolaches Cheese Sausage Rolled In Dough, Kolaches Cheese	41.9	306	27.1	3.5	1.2	16.5	10.6
Sour Cream &... Food 2 Food 2 • ATEECO, INC. Sour Cream & Chive Pierogies, Sour Cream; Chive	80.7	171	28.3	1.3	1.3	4.6	4.6

Sweet Onion Petals, Sweet Onion vs Spicy Chicken Nuggets, Spicy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Onion ... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Sweet Onion Petals, Sweet Onion	52.7	272	34.6	2.5	1.2	12.4	3.7
Spicy Chicke... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets, Spicy	22.9	258	13.5	—	—	16.9	11.2

Three Cheese Reduced Fat Mozzarella, Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses And Peppers In A Zesty Crisp Crust Stuffed Nachos, Three Cheese vs Chicken Nuggets, Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Three Cheese Reduced Fat Mozzarella, Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses And Peppers In A Zesty Crisp Crust Stuffed Nachos, Three Cheese	54.4	247	34.1	4.7	1.2	8.2	8.2
Chicken Nugg... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL PERFORMANCE Chicken Nuggets, Chicken	18.9	277	16.9	—	1.5	16.9	15.4

Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Mushroom & Swiss vs Savory Crust, Chunky Chicken Faijta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raw Stuffed ... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Mushroom & Swiss	11.5	143	5.0	1.4	0.7	7.1	15.7
Savory Crust... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Savory Crust, Chunky Chicken Faijta	100.0	227	26.7	1.2	1.2	10.6	7.5

Family Style Appetizer, Chicken Potstickers vs Chicken Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Family Style... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Family Style Appetizer, Chicken Potstickers	42.7	145	20.0	0.9	—	8.2	8.2
Chicken Nuggets Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Chicken Nuggets	23.0	235	16.1	—	1.2	13.6	12.4

Supreme Gyoza Dumplings, Garlic Chive & Pork vs Classic Cheddar Sharp Cheddar Cheese And Creamy Whipped Potatoes Minis Pierogies, Classic Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Supreme Gyoz... Food 1 Food 1 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Supreme Gyoza Dumplings, Garlic Chive & Pork	70.4	201	26.2	2.0	2.0	7.4	6.0
Classic Ched... Food 2 Food 2 • ATEECO, INC. Classic Cheddar Sharp Cheddar Cheese And Creamy Whipped Potatoes Minis Pierogies, Classic Cheddar	79.0	154	28.7	0.7	0.7	2.1	4.9

Kibbeh Beef Croquette A Mediterranean Classic. Irresistible Minced Beef, Onions And Spices With A Crusty Bulgur Wheat Shell., Beef Croquette vs Nugget Shaped Breaded Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kibbeh Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • AFIA LLC DBA AFIA FOODS Kibbeh Beef Croquette A Mediterranean Classic. Irresistible Minced Beef, Onions And Spices With A Crusty Bulgur Wheat Shell., Beef Croquette	21.2	219	20.3	—	3.1	9.4	12.5
Nugget Shape... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Nugget Shaped Breaded Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken	24.7	293	18.7	1.3	1.3	17.3	13.3

Maine Lobster Cakes With Garlic & Herbs, Garlic & Herbs vs Chicken Breast Gluten Free Breaded Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat Nuggets, Chicken Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maine Lobste... Food 1 Food 1 • CAPE SEAFOOD LLC Maine Lobster Cakes With Garlic & Herbs, Garlic & Herbs	20.7	265	10.6	—	0.9	19.5	13.3
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNCH MONEY MUSIC, INC. Chicken Breast Gluten Free Breaded Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat Nuggets, Chicken Breast	25.0	212	16.5	—	1.2	11.8	10.6

Spring Rolls, Buffalo Style Chicken vs Sliced Ham With Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Whole Wheat Bagel Sandwich

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Rolls... Food 1 Food 1 • WALGREENS CO. Spring Rolls, Buffalo Style Chicken	30.9	190	19.1	—	—	7.1	11.9
Sliced Ham W... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Sliced Ham With Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Whole Wheat Bagel Sandwich	30.4	222	21.2	2.0	5.1	10.1	16.2

Classic Popcorn Chicken Breast Portions With Rib Meat Fritters, Classic vs Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Sloppy Joe

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Popc... Food 1 Food 1 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Classic Popcorn Chicken Breast Portions With Rib Meat Fritters, Classic	11.4	202	7.1	4.8	—	13.1	14.3
Sloppy Joe S... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Sloppy Joe	92.7	250	31.3	9.4	1.2	8.8	11.3

Glutenfreeda, Hickory Smoked Ham & Cheddar Pocket Sandwich, Hickory Smoked Ham & Cheddar vs Blackened Chicken Breast Strips, Blackened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glutenfreeda... Food 1 Food 1 • GLUTENFREEDA FLAGSHIP, LLC Glutenfreeda, Hickory Smoked Ham & Cheddar Pocket Sandwich, Hickory Smoked Ham & Cheddar	40.3	213	18.9	2.4	2.4	11.8	10.2
Blackened Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Blackened Chicken Breast Strips, Blackened	1.9	131	1.2	—	—	3.6	23.8

Empanadas, Chipotle Chicken & Sweet Potato vs Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Empanadas, C... Food 1 Food 1 • GOOD TASTES, INC. Empanadas, Chipotle Chicken & Sweet Potato	48.0	274	23.9	0.9	1.8	15.0	8.0
Breaded Mozz... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Mozzarella	37.8	329	27.6	2.6	1.3	18.4	14.5

Goat Cheese vs Crispy Chicken Strips Chicken Breast Strip Fritters With Rib Meat, Crispy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goat Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • MEDIACAST MARTHA FOODS, LLC Goat Cheese	39.1	333	26.9	1.3	0.6	21.8	7.7
Crispy Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Crispy Chicken Strips Chicken Breast Strip Fritters With Rib Meat, Crispy	32.3	250	20.2	—	—	11.9	15.5

Breaded Cauliflower Bites Whole Florets In A Crispy Wheat Flour & Brown Rice Coating, Breaded Cauliflower vs Chicken & Pesto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Caul... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Breaded Cauliflower Bites Whole Florets In A Crispy Wheat Flour & Brown Rice Coating, Breaded Cauliflower	31.1	212	21.2	1.2	2.4	11.8	3.5
Chicken & Pesto Food 2 Food 2 • ATHENS PASTRIES & FROZEN FOODS, INC. Chicken & Pesto	28.8	247	21.9	1.4	1.4	11.0	11.0

Crunchy Pimento Cheese Shrimp Bite Sized Pieces Of Shrimp With Cheese And Pimento Peppers Rolled In Crispy Bread Crumbs Bites, Crunchy Pimento Cheese Shrimp vs Harris Teeter, Cheese Stuffed Garlic Sticks

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Pime... Food 1 Food 1 • TAMPA MAID FOODS, INC. Crunchy Pimento Cheese Shrimp Bite Sized Pieces Of Shrimp With Cheese And Pimento Peppers Rolled In Crispy Bread Crumbs Bites, Crunchy Pimento Cheese Shrimp	43.7	329	28.2	1.2	1.2	20.0	9.4
Harris Teete... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, Cheese Stuffed Garlic Sticks	42.4	277	35.4	3.1	1.5	10.8	10.8

Cauliflower Broccoli Veggie Fries, Cauliflower Broccoli vs Cinnamon Roll Sweet Treats Cream Cheese Filling In A Flaky Cinnamon Crust Sandwiches, Cinnamon Roll

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Cauliflower Broccoli Veggie Fries, Cauliflower Broccoli	25.4	179	21.4	2.4	6.0	9.5	3.6
Cinnamon Rol... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Cinnamon Roll Sweet Treats Cream Cheese Filling In A Flaky Cinnamon Crust Sandwiches, Cinnamon Roll	88.5	363	41.6	16.8	0.9	20.4	3.5

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