Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon
Wakefern Food CorporationOrange Chicken
Hart Food Products Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken & Ba... | Orange Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 55.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon vs Orange Chicken: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Orange Chicken has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon's high impact (BSI 45.1). Orange Chicken contains 32.0g more carbs per serving. Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon 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.
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon
Orange Chicken
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon
Serving size 227.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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, CHICKEN, MILK (MILK VITAMIN D3), POTATO FLAKES (DEHYDRATED POTATOES, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID), BROCCOLI, CHEESE LOAF (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILKFAT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, APOCAROTENAL [ANNATTO]), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING). CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS]), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ONION, BACON (PORK, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, CULTURED CELERY POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR [WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS]), SEA SALT, CREAM, POTATO STARCH, FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN BASE (CHICKEN MEAT INCLUDING CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, POTATO FLOUR, FLAVORINGS, CARROT POWDER AND TURMERIC), SPICES, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT), SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA.
Orange Chicken
Serving size 151.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 48.0g 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:
CHICKEN DARK MEAT FRITTERS: CONTAINING UP TO 19% OF A SOLUTION OF: WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED WHOLE EGGS, SALT, WHITE PEPPER. BATTERED WITH: WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, SALT, DRIED WHOLE EGGS, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE, ONION POWDER, LESS THAN 2% SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE (TO PREVENT CAKING). PREDUSTED WITH: CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), GUAR GUM, NONFAT DRY MILK. BLANCHED IN VEGETABLE OIL. ORANGE SAUCE: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, SALT, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE), XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon has a BSI of 45.1 while Orange Chicken has a BSI of 100.0. Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon contains 10.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Orange Chicken contains 36.4g per 100g. Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon has 26.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken & Bacon Shepherd's Pie, Chicken & Bacon provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Orange Chicken. 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 frozen dinners & entrees category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.