Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beet Salad
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| Nutrient | Beet Salad | Albacore Tun... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 9.0g |
| Sugars | 20.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Beet Salad vs Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Beet Salad has high impact (BSI 39.6) compared to Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna's moderate impact (BSI 17.2). Beet Salad contains 16.0g more carbs per serving, Beet Salad provides 5.0g more fiber. Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna 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.
Beet Salad
Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Beet Salad
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% 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:
BEETS, RED WINE VINEGAR (RED WINE VINEGAR DILUTED WITH WATER TO 5% ACIDITY AND POTASSIUM META BISULFITE AS A PRESERVATIVE), RED BELL PEPPER, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, FRESH CILANTRO, RED ONION, SALT.
Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna
Serving size 100.0 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:
ALBACORE TUNA (ALBACORE TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH [PEAS & CARROTS], SALT), DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, HIGHFRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MUSTARDFLOUR, ONION POWDER, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR], NATURAL FLAVORS), CELERY, RELISH (CUCUMBER, WATER, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, XANTHAN GUM, LESS THAN 0.001% SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], ALUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, FD&C YELLOW #5, POLYSORBATE 80, FD&C BLUE #1), ONION, BREAD CRUMBS(BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT), SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM DIACETATE WITH SILICON DIOXIDE (FREE FLOW AGENT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES [ONION, CARROTS, TOMATOES, CELERY, GREEN ONION, PEAS, GREEN BELL PEPPER, GARLIC], SALT, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, LACTOSE, SOYBEAN OIL, POTATO FLOUR, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR), RED PEPPERS, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, SALT, WHEY, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, ONION, LACTIC ACID, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, PARSLEY, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), GARLIC SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Beet Salad
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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: Beet Salad has a BSI of 39.6 while Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna has a BSI of 17.2. Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beet Salad contains 11.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna contains 9.0g per 100g. Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna has 2.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beet Salad provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna. Beet Salad provides 2.2g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.