Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce
Canadian Style Bacon
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Beef Meatbal... | Canadian Sty... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 3.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
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Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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, WATER, ONIONS, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), BREADCRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST, AND CANOLA OIL), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SEASONING (SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORN STARCH, CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TURMERIC, SPICES, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES), SEASONING (DEXTROSE, SALT, SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICE EXTRACTIVES), EGG WHITES, GROUND MUSTARD, BARBEQUE SAUCE: MOLASSES, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, WHITE VINEGAR, PREPARED MUSTARD (WATER, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC AND ANNATTO, GARLIC, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PROTECTS FLAVOR] NATURAL FLAVOR), CIDER VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OR CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICES, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE) BEEF BASE (ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, SALT, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN [CORN AND WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY, WHEAT CORN], PROTEINS, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, CORN OIL, POTATO STARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND SOYBEAN OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE/DISODIUM GUANYLATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS) LIQUID SMOKE FLAVORS.
Canadian Style Bacon
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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, WATER, SALT, HONEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce has a BSI of 38.1 while Hempler's, Canadian Style Bacon has a BSI of 1.9. Hempler's, Canadian Style Bacon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hempler's, Canadian Style Bacon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce contains 15.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Hempler's, Canadian Style Bacon contains 1.8g per 100g. Hempler's, Canadian Style Bacon has 13.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Hempler's, Canadian Style Bacon. Beef Meatballs With Barbecue Sauce provides 1.4g 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.
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