Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Salad
R G Gunnoe Farms Inc.Greek Orzo Salad
Dream Land,IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Salad | Greek Orzo S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 47.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Chicken Salad vs Greek Orzo Salad: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Greek Orzo Salad has extremely high impact (BSI 86.8) compared to Chicken Salad's moderate impact (BSI 15.5). Greek Orzo Salad contains 39.0g more carbs per serving, Greek Orzo Salad provides 3.0g more fiber. Chicken Salad 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 Salad
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Salad
Serving size 82.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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 (CHICKEN, MECHANICALLY SALT), DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, EGG YOLK MODIFIED FOOD STARCH: SALT, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR), COOKED (CELERY, WATER, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED SUGAR, CELLULOSE GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID: 0. 1% POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE), PICKLES (CUCUMBERS, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, 0. 1% SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVE XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80), CARROTS, CRACKER MEAL (ENRICHED FLOUR CONTAINING NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, CHICKEN SEASONING (SALT, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, AND SPICE EXTRACTIONS OF PEPPER, CITRIC ACID.
Greek Orzo Salad
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 42.0g 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:
ORZO (SEMOLINA FROM DURUM WHEAT, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ROMA TOMATOES, CANOLA OIL, BLACK OLIVES, RED BELL PEPPER, RED WINE VINEGAR, GREEN ONIONS, PARSLEY, PITTED KALAMATA OLIVES (OLIVES, WATER, SALT, ACETIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE - MAY CONTAIN PITS), FETA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), DICED ROASTED RED PEPPER, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, CANOLA OIL, OLIVE OIL, SUGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, WATER.
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 Salad has a BSI of 15.5 while Greek Orzo Salad has a BSI of 86.8. Chicken Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 15.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Salad contains 9.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Greek Orzo Salad contains 20.7g per 100g. Chicken Salad has 10.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Salad provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Greek Orzo Salad. Greek Orzo Salad provides 1.3g 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.