Low Key Load Food Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jennie O, Tu...
Food 1
Food 1
• JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC.
Jennie O, Turkey Burger
|
1.9 | 174 | 0.7 | — | — | 13.4 | 14.1 |
|
Beef Patties...
Food 2
Food 2
• FPL FOOD LLC
Beef Patties, Sweet Onion
|
3.8 | 227 | 1.3 | 1.3 | — | 18.7 | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beef Steak B...
Food 1
Food 1
• J & B WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING INC.
Beef Steak Burgers, Roasted Peppers, Onions & Mozzarella Cheese
|
3.8 | 239 | 1.8 | 0.9 | — | 18.6 | 16.8 |
|
Wagyu Burger...
Food 2
Food 2
• HICKORY FOODS, INC.
Wagyu Burgers, Wagyu
|
1.9 | 232 | 0.7 | — | — | 16.6 | 19.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Original...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
The Original Vegan Veggie Burgers, Original
|
5.8 | 99 | 8.5 | — | 4.2 | 0.7 | 18.3 |
|
Homestyle Bi...
Food 2
Food 2
• FLANDERS PROVISION COMPANY LLC
Homestyle Big & Juicy Beef Patties, Homestyle
|
1.9 | 232 | 0.9 | — | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All American...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
All American The Original Extra Large Veggie Burger, All American
|
9.4 | 142 | 7.8 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 18.4 |
|
Mozzarella A...
Food 2
Food 2
• F & S GOURMET FOODS, LLC
Mozzarella And Roasted Garlic Chicken Patties With Artichokes And Italian Seasoning, Mozzarella And Roasted Garlic
|
3.8 | 161 | 2.7 | — | 0.9 | 9.8 | 18.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pepper Jack ...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Pepper Jack & Poblano Angus Beef Patties, Pepper Jack & Poblano
|
5.5 | 265 | 2.7 | — | 0.7 | 20.5 | 16.6 |
|
Seasoned Mah...
Food 2
Food 2
• INLAND MARKET PREMIUM FOODS
Seasoned Mahi Burger
|
7.7 | 128 | 3.5 | — | — | 4.4 | 16.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Plant...
Food 1
Food 1
• LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.
Smoked Plant Based Patties
|
7.7 | 212 | 8.9 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 8.9 | 14.2 |
|
Beef Chuck G...
Food 2
Food 2
• HICKORY FOODS, INC.
Beef Chuck Gluten Free Burgers With Sweet Onions, Beef Chuck With Sweet Onions
|
3.8 | 225 | 1.3 | 0.7 | — | 17.2 | 15.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Soy Based Ve...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALDI INC.
Soy Based Veggie Protein Burger With Cheese And Grill Flavor, Cheese
|
2.0 | 141 | 7.0 | — | 5.6 | 2.1 | 22.5 |
|
Sterling Gri...
Food 2
Food 2
• STERLING FOODS, INC.
Sterling Grillers, Turkey Patties
|
7.6 | 106 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 6.2 | 17.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkey Burge...
Food 1
Food 1
• JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC.
Turkey Burger, Turkey
|
1.9 | 174 | 0.7 | — | — | 13.4 | 14.1 |
|
Chicken Burgers
Food 2
Food 2
• MINEO & SAPIO, INC.
Chicken Burgers
|
1.9 | 106 | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | 3.0 | 18.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All American...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
All American Classic Veggie Burgers
|
0.0 | 127 | 8.5 | — | 8.5 | 2.8 | 21.1 |
|
Spinach Feta...
Food 2
Food 2
• ODYSSEY ENTERPRISES INC.
Spinach Feta Salmon Burgers
|
1.9 | 124 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 15.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bruschetta T...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Bruschetta Tomato Basil Parmesan Veggie Patties
|
5.8 | 127 | 11.3 | 1.4 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 18.3 |
|
Delicious Li...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Delicious Light Smoked Flavor Salmon Burgers, Light Smoked
|
3.8 | 141 | 3.5 | — | 1.2 | 7.1 | 18.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Based ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SIMPLY FREE FOODS INC.
Plant Based Egg Patties
|
5.8 | 105 | 7.0 | — | 1.8 | 7.0 | 5.3 |
|
Cauliflower ...
Food 2
Food 2
• B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Cauliflower With Lemon & Garlic Riced Veggies, Cauliflower With Lemon & Garlic
|
5.9 | 35 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | — | 2.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Homestyle Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Homestyle
|
6.0 | 89 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 7.4 | 2.2 |
|
Steam In Bag...
Food 2
Food 2
Steam In Bag Steak House Style Creamed Spinach Premium Vegetables
|
7.8 | 136 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 11.2 | 3.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Murry's, Hot...
Food 1
Food 1
• MURRY'S, INC.
Murry's, Hot Italian Sausage
|
3.8 | 244 | 2.6 | — | — | 18.0 | 16.7 |
|
Hot Beef Lin...
Food 2
Food 2
• BEST CHOICE MEATS, INC.
Hot Beef Links, Hot
|
3.8 | 198 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 13.2 | 16.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Turk...
Food 1
Food 1
• SHELTON POULTRY INC.
Uncured Turkey Franks
|
1.9 | 176 | 2.9 | — | — | 13.2 | 11.8 |
|
Spicy Italia...
Food 2
Food 2
Spicy Italian Bacon Wrapped Italian Pork Sausages, Spicy Italian
|
1.9 | 304 | 0.8 | — | — | 26.4 | 14.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All Natural ...
Food 1
Food 1
All Natural Pork Sausage
|
1.8 | 411 | 1.8 | — | — | 37.5 | 16.1 |
|
Smokey Chedd...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Smokey Cheddar Smoked Sausage, Smokey Cheddar
|
9.3 | 319 | 5.5 | — | — | 28.6 | 12.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chicken & Ap...
Food 1
Food 1
• HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Chicken & Apple Breakfast Sausage, Chicken; Apple
|
5.7 | 203 | 5.1 | 3.4 | — | 11.9 | 15.3 |
|
Chicken Appl...
Food 2
Food 2
• SIMPLY SAUSAGE, INC.
Chicken Apple Sausage, Chicken Apple
|
6.9 | 123 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 17.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Diced Avocado
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Diced Avocado
|
0.0 | 220 | 6.0 | — | 6.0 | 20.0 | 4.0 |
|
Diced Green ...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPS MARKETS, LLC
Diced Green & Red Peppers
|
8.0 | 18 | 4.8 | 2.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vegetables F...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE PICTSWEET COMPANY
Vegetables For Roasting Cauliflower Florets
|
5.9 | 29 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | — | 1.2 |
|
Seasoned Sup...
Food 2
Food 2
• TEN BC LLC
Seasoned Super Greens Spinach, Collard Greens, Kale, Lemon Juice
|
3.9 | 41 | 4.7 | — | 2.4 | 1.2 | 3.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tri Colored ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC
Tri Colored Pepper & Onion Sliced Green, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers & White Onions Medley, Tri Colored Pepper & Onion
|
10.0 | 36 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | — | 1.2 |
|
Diced Avocado
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Diced Avocado
|
0.0 | 220 | 6.0 | — | 6.0 | 20.0 | 4.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Diet Juice D...
Food 1
Food 1
• OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES, INC.
Diet Juice Drink, Cranberry Blackberry
|
4.0 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | — | — | — |
|
Beet Shot Or...
Food 2
Food 2
• KNUDSEN & SONS INC
Beet Shot Organic Beet Juice Blend From Concentrates, Beet
|
10.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 5.3 | — | — | 1.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Low Key Load 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.