Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Tenders Uncooked Breaded
Mozzarella Sticks
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Tend... | Mozzarella S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 31.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 24.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken Tenders Uncooked Breaded
Mozzarella Sticks
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Tenders Uncooked Breaded
Serving size 99.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.0g 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:
UNCOOKED BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS CONTAINING UP TO 12.5% SOLUTION OF WATER, SEASONING (SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, PAPRIKA EXTRACTIVE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL).
Mozzarella Sticks
Serving size 76.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: DRIED WHEY, SOY FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), GUAR GUM, YEAST, PARSLEY FLAKES, SUGAR, SALT, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, CARAMEL COLOR, METHYLCELLULOSE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL. PREFRIED IN VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Chicken Tenders Uncooked Breaded Tags
Mozzarella Sticks Tags
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 Tenders Uncooked Breaded, Chicken Tenders has a BSI of 68.5 while Mozzarella Sticks has a BSI of 30.6. Mozzarella Sticks has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mozzarella Sticks appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Tenders Uncooked Breaded, Chicken Tenders contains 39.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mozzarella Sticks contains 22.4g per 100g. Mozzarella Sticks has 17.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Tenders Uncooked Breaded, Chicken Tenders provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Mozzarella Sticks. 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 appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.