Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Char Siu Pork
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Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Char Siu Pork | Coconut Flav... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 28.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 23.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Char Siu Pork vs Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut has very high impact (BSI 72.2) compared to Char Siu Pork's low impact (BSI 14.8). Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut contains 30.0g more carbs per serving, Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut provides 1.0g more fiber. Char Siu Pork 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.
Char Siu Pork
Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut
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Nutritional Labels
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Char Siu Pork
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
PORK, SUGAR, SALT, HOISIN SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, SOY BEANS, SALT, SWEET POTATO, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SESAME SEEDS, GARLIC, WHEAT FLOUR, CHILI PEPPERS, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, ACETIC ACID, FD&C RED COLOR NO. 40), 7664 RED RED GEL BASE COLOR (WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, GLYCERINE, SORBITOL, SUGAR, FD&C RED 40 (E129), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FD&C RED 3 (E127), FD&C YELLOW 5 (E102), SODIUM BENZOATE, AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), CARRAGEENAN GUM, AGAR GUM, CITRIC ACID), SPICES.
Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut
Serving size 81.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGG WHITES HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, SWEETENED COCONUT (COCONUT, SUGAR, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALT, PRESERVATIVE [SULFITES]), SOYBEAN OIL EGGS, COCONUT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED TAPIOCA AND CORN STARCH, MARASCHINO CHERRIES (CHERRIES, WATER, CORN SYRUP HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PRESERVATIVES [POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SULATES], RED 40), LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, WHEAT STARCH, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO-AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS SWEETENED TOASTED COCONUT (COCONUT SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, PRESERVATIVE [SULFITES]), WHEY, EVAPORATED MILK(MILK, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN D3), MONO-AND DIGLYCEIRDES, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL), CITRIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, XANTHAN GUM, GUM ARABIC, SOY LECITHIN, GUARGUM, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, POLYGLYCEROLESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Char Siu Pork has a BSI of 14.8 while Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut has a BSI of 72.2. Char Siu Pork has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Char Siu Pork appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 14.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Char Siu Pork contains 8.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut contains 46.9g per 100g. Char Siu Pork has 38.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Char Siu Pork provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut. Coconut Flavored Cake With Coconut Filling, Topped With Whipped Icing And Coconut Flakes, Coconut provides 1.2g 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.
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