Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Nuggets, Cheddar & Bacon
Koch Foods Of MississippiPepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers
Tyson Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Nugg... | Pepperoni Mo... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken Nuggets, Cheddar & Bacon
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Nuggets, Cheddar & Bacon
Serving size 96.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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 BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE {CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR), SEASONING (WHEY, CHEESE {GRANULAR AND BLUE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES]}, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM DIACETATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE, CITRIC ACID, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, SPICE, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, BUTTER FLAVOR, YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BACON PIECES (PORK, CURED WITH {WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SMOKE FLAVORING), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, ISOLATED SOY PRODUCT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, EGG WHITES, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA.
Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers
Serving size 65.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 5.0g 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:
FULLY COOKED, SHAPED BREADED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT: BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC, GARLIC POWDER, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM SUNFLOWER OIL), HONEY SOLIDS, LACTIC ACID, LEAVENING (CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE), MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, RICE STARCH, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL. TOPPED WITH: MOZZARELLA CHEESE: PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES. MARINARA SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SEASONING BLEND (DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC, SPICES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, SEASONING (NATURAL FLAVOR, SMOKE FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, GUM ACACIA, GUAR GUM). DICED PEPPERONI: PORK, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Nuggets, Cheddar & Bacon has a BSI of 28.8 while Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers, Pepperoni Mozzarella has a BSI of 11.5. Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers, Pepperoni Mozzarella has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers, Pepperoni Mozzarella appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 11.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Nuggets, Cheddar & Bacon contains 16.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers, Pepperoni Mozzarella contains 10.8g per 100g. Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers, Pepperoni Mozzarella has 5.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Nuggets, Cheddar & Bacon provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Pepperoni Mozzarella Chicken Snackers, Pepperoni Mozzarella. 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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