Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beef Stew
Hormel Foods CorporationShepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Beef Stew | Shepherd's P... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Beef Stew vs Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Beef Stew has very high impact (BSI 51.5) compared to Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie's high impact (BSI 36.4). Beef Stew contains 7.0g more carbs per serving. Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie 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.
Beef Stew
Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie
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Nutritional Labels
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Beef Stew
Serving size 354.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.2g 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, POTATOES, BEEF, CARROTS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN FLOUR, SALT, TOMATO PASTE, CORNSTARCH, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, FLAVORING.
Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY [FROM MILK], CANOLA OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, MILKFAT, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR); SEASONED POTATO FLAKES (POTATOES*, SALT, CANOLA OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE); SEASONING BLEND (WHEAT FLOUR, ONIONS*, MILK*, WHEY*, GARLIC*, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, TOMATO*, SALT, SPICE [CONTAINS CELERY], TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE, BUTTERMILK*, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, GUM ARABIC, VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP*, MOLASSES, CHEESE CULTURE, LACTIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, TAMARIND, ENZYMES); VEGETABLE BLEND (CARROTS*, PEAS*, SUGAR)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Beef Stew
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Food Tags
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Beef Stew 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 51.5 while Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie has a BSI of 36.4. Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beef Stew contains 8.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie contains 39.3g per 100g. Beef Stew has 31.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beef Stew provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.4g in Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie. Shepherd's Pie Creamy Cheese Sauce With Seasoned Potato Flakes, Premium Seasonings & Vegetables Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Shepherd's Pie provides 4.6g 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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