Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beef Stew
The Kroger Co.Original Chili No Beans
BrookdaleComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Beef Stew | Original Chi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Beef Stew
Original Chili No Beans
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Nutritional Labels
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Beef Stew
Serving size 248.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
WATER, BEEF (COOKED BEEF, BEEF), POTATOES, CARROTS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SALT, WHITE CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, FLAVORS, CELERY.
Original Chili No Beans
Serving size 425.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.9g 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:
WATER, BEEF AND PORK, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, OATMEAL, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, FLAVORING), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, TOMATO PASTE, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN, AND WHEAT PROTEIN, FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SOY LECITHIN.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Beef Stew
Vitamins
Minerals
Original Chili No Beans
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Beef Stew
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Food Tags
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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 Stew has a BSI of 39.4 while Original Chili No Beans, Original has a BSI of 31.4. Original Chili No Beans, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Chili No Beans, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beef Stew contains 8.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Chili No Beans, Original contains 4.2g per 100g. Original Chili No Beans, Original has 4.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beef Stew provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.5g in Original Chili No Beans, Original. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the chili & stew category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.