Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Bacon Goetta
Glier's Meats, Inc.Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Bacon Goetta | Tailgate Bee... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 6.0g | 37.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 28.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Bacon Goetta
Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef
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Nutritional Labels
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Bacon Goetta
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
PORK & BEEF, PORK & BEEF BROTH, STEEL CUT OATS, HICKORY SMOKED BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPAHTES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PORK HEARTS, PORK SKINS, ONIONS, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, SMOKE FLAVORING.
Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
BEEF MEATBALLS (BEEF, WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR), EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S AND SHEEP'S MILK, RENNET, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL FLAVORS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE.), GRAPE BBQ SAUCE (TOMATO PASTE [VINE RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES AND NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID, WATER, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE [GRAPE AND PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID {VITAMIN C}], YELLOW MUSTARDS [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, TURMERIC, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA SPICES]. DISTILLED VINEGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, PURE CANE SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, KOSHER SALT, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE [DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, WATER, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, SPICES, ANCHOVY {FISH}, NATURAL FLAVOR {SOY}, TAMARIND EXTRACT, SOY LECETHIN], LIQUID SMOKE [WATER, HICKORY SMOKE CONCENTRATE], SPICES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Bacon Goetta
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Bacon Goetta
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Food Tags
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Bacon Goetta Tags
Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Bacon Goetta has a BSI of 9.5 while Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef has a BSI of 69.8. Bacon Goetta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Bacon Goetta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 9.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Bacon Goetta contains 10.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef contains 26.4g per 100g. Bacon Goetta has 15.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Bacon Goetta provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Tailgate Beef Meatballs, Tailgate Beef. Bacon Goetta provides 1.1g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the bacon, sausages & ribs category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.