Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cooked Steamed Clams
Southern Country Fried Whole Breaded Shrimp
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cooked Steam... | Southern Cou... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cooked Steamed Clams
Southern Country Fried Whole Breaded Shrimp
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Nutritional Labels
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Cooked Steamed Clams
Serving size 84.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
CLAMS.
Southern Country Fried Whole Breaded Shrimp
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
SHRIMP, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SPICE, SUGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA, ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), SODIUM BISULFATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE). FRIED IN VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Cooked Steamed Clams
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Cooked Steamed Clams 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: Cooked Steamed Clams has a BSI of 7.6 while Southern Country Fried Whole Breaded Shrimp has a BSI of 31.0. Cooked Steamed Clams has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cooked Steamed Clams appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cooked Steamed Clams contains 4.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Southern Country Fried Whole Breaded Shrimp contains 18.8g per 100g. Cooked Steamed Clams has 14.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cooked Steamed Clams provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Southern Country Fried Whole Breaded Shrimp. 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 fish & seafood category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.