Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce

Ahold Usa, Inc.
BSI Score:
40
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Proportion Foods, Llc
BSI Score:
25
Proportion Foods, Llc Branded Cooked & Prepared
Ahold Usa, Inc. Branded Cooked & Prepared

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Ahold, Meatb... Grilled Teri...
Carbs 24.0g 13.0g
Sugars 9.0g 11.0g
Fiber 3.1g 0.0g
Protein 20.0g 16.0g
Fat 38.0g 6.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce vs Grilled Teriyaki Chicken: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce has high impact (BSI 40.2) compared to Grilled Teriyaki Chicken's moderate impact (BSI 25.3). Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce contains 11.0g more carbs per serving, Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce provides 3.1g more fiber. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.

Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce

Serving size 259.0 Gg

Calories 521

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38.0g 49%
Saturated Fat 15.0g 75%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 75.1mg 25%
Sodium 1199.2mg 52%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Total Sugars 9.0g

* 11.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 20.0g 40%
Calcium 38.9mg 3%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

MEATBALLS (BEEF, WATER, BREADCRUMBS [UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR , SALT, YEAST], SEASONING [SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, GRANULATE ONION, SPICES AN PARSLEY FLAKES], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF HE FOLLOWING: ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, SALT AND RENNET, RICE FLOUR], CRUSHED TOMATOES (TOMATO CONCENTRATE [WATER, TOMATO PASTE] SALT, CITRIC ACID, BASIL), WATER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES), GROUND BEEF, ONIONS, BROWN SUGAR, SALT GARLIC POWDER, SPICES.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Serving size 140.0 Gg

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 449.4mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 13.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 11.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 16.0g 32%
Calcium 19.6mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGH (CONTAINING UP TO 20% SOLUTION OF WATER, SEASONING [SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER], CORN STARCH, DRIED VINEGAR), TERIYAKI SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LACTIC ACID], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2%: SHERRY WINE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC, GINGER, CARAMEL COLOR), PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

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Vitamins

Vitamin C 3% DV
Vitamin A 43% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 8% DV

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Tags

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Data Quality

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About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Ahold Usa, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1858597

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Brand Proportion Foods, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2068793

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management