Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beer Battered Crab Poppers
Macaroni & Cheese
Nestle Usa Frozen Food DivisionComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Beer Battere... | Macaroni & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 31.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 23.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Beer Battered Crab Poppers vs Macaroni & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Macaroni & Cheese has very high impact (BSI 58.6) compared to Beer Battered Crab Poppers's high impact (BSI 37.9). Macaroni & Cheese contains 10.0g more carbs per serving. Beer Battered Crab Poppers 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.
Beer Battered Crab Poppers
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Nutritional Labels
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Beer Battered Crab Poppers
Serving size 78.0 GRMg
% 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:
CRAB POPPERS - BLUE SWIMMING CRABMEAT, CREAM CHEESE (MILK, CREAM, CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), BUDWEISER LAGER BEER (WATER, BARLEY MALT, RICE, HOPS), SOYBEAN OIL, CORNSTARCH, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), WHEAT FLOUR, JALAPENO PEPPERS, BELL PEPPERS, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGGS, VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SUGAR, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA), SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, DEXTROSE, ONION*, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, METHYLCELLULOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, BEER EXTRACT POWDER, GARLIC, YEAST EXTRACT, PALM OIL, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, NATURAL BEER FLAVOR, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, WHEY, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), SOY LECITHIN, YEAST, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), MALT POWDER*, CORN GRITS, TURMERIC, *DRIED, CITRUS TARTAR SAUCE - WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SWEET RELISH (CUCUMBERS, VINEGAR, GUARGUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, ALUM, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYSORBATE 80), RED WINE VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EGG YOLK, SUGAR, WHEY PROTEIN, SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED ONION, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ARABIC GUM, XANTHAN GUM
Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 224.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.1g 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:
BLANCHED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SKIM MILK, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, SEASONING (ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, FLAVORING, MILK FAT, MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, HONEY, SOY LECITHIN, WHEAT STARCH), SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LIPOLYZED CREAM, SALT, LIPOLYZED BUTTERFAT, FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM), XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, FLAVOR, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTERFAT), LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, ANNATTO COLOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Beer Battered Crab Poppers has a BSI of 37.9 while Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 58.6. Beer Battered Crab Poppers has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Beer Battered Crab Poppers appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beer Battered Crab Poppers contains 26.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Macaroni & Cheese contains 13.8g per 100g. Macaroni & Cheese has 13.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beer Battered Crab Poppers provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.4g in Macaroni & 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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