Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin
Triangle On Wheat, Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chorizo Saus... | Triangle On ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.1g |
| Protein | 17.0g | 17.0g |
| Fat | 23.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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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.
Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin
Triangle On Wheat, Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar
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Nutritional Labels
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Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin
Serving size 170.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
ENGLISH MUFFIN: WATER, ENRICHED UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, CORNMEAL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/.OR SOY), SUGAR, YEAST NUTRIENTS (AMMONIUM SULPHATE), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (PROTEASE, ASCORBIC ACID, AZODICARBONAMIDE, MONO-DIGLYCERIDES), ENZYMES, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE (MOLD INHIBITORS), NONFAT DRY MILK., FRIED EGG PATTY: EGG WHITES, EGG YOLKS, SOYBEAN OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, BUTTER FAT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL AND COTTONSEED OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, EGG POWDER, ANNATTO EXTRACT), XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, WATER, EDTA., CHORIZO PATTY: PORK, SEASONING (SPICES, SALT, PAPRIKA, SUGAR, DRIED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), WATER., PEPPER JACK CHEESE: PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES.
Triangle On Wheat, Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar
Serving size 150.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.9g 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:
HAM (A PORTION OF GROUND HAM ADDED CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, WHEAT BREAD, PULLMAN (ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, CRACKED WHEAT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, ROLLED OATS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN & COTTONSEED OILS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, SALT, WHEAT BRAN, OAT BRAN, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), AZODICARBONAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, CARBAMIDE, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CHEESE MILD CHEDDAR (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, EGGS, WATER, SALT, EGG YOLKS, SUGAR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONIONS, NATURAL FLAVOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin has a BSI of 55.6 while Triangle On Wheat, Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar has a BSI of 61.4. Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 55.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin contains 17.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Triangle On Wheat, Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar contains 22.0g per 100g. Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin has 4.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chorizo Sausage, Fried Egg, Pepperjack Cheese, English Muffin provides 0.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Triangle On Wheat, Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar. 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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