Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds
Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Barbeque Fla... | Herr's Chees... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 1.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 4.5g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds
Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds
Serving size 14.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 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 RINDS, SALT, TOMATO POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, CHIPOTLE PEPPER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (COLOR), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
CORN MEAL, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, PALM, SUNFLOWER), CHEESE BLEND (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, ENZYMES), SALT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds
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Food Tags
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Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese 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: Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds, Barbeque has a BSI of 1.7 while Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese has a BSI of 32.1. Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds, Barbeque has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds, Barbeque appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds, Barbeque contains 7.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese contains 60.7g per 100g. Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds, Barbeque has 53.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Barbeque Flavored Pork Rinds, Barbeque provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Herr's Cheese Balls, 18 Oz, Cheese. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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.
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