Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Crab Classic
Trans Ocean Products, Inc.Maryland Style Crab Cakes
H & G Diners Corp.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Crab Classic | Maryland Sty... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 12.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Crab Classic vs Maryland Style Crab Cakes comparison: Crab Classic has a moderate blood sugar impact (BSI 27.6) while Maryland Style Crab Cakes has moderate impact (BSI 21.2). Crab Classic contains 2.0g more carbs per serving, Maryland Style Crab Cakes provides 1.0g more fiber. Consider Maryland Style Crab Cakes for better blood sugar control.
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.
Crab Classic
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Crab Classic
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 11.0g 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:
ALASKA POLLOCK (MSC CERTIFIED), WATER, EGG WHITES, CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SORBITOL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: KING CRAB MEAT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (EXTRACTS OF BLUE CRAB, SNOW CRAB, LOBSTER, AND ALASKA POLLOCK), REFINED FISH OIL* (ANCHOVY, SARDINE), RICE WINE (WATER, RICE, KOJI), MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT, CARRAGEENAN, YAM FLOUR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, CARMINE, PAPRIKA, COLOR ADDED.
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
CRAB MEAT, WATER, MAYONNAISE (VEGETABLE, SOY, OR CANOLA OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, SPICES, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)), TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN (WHEAT GLUTEN), CRACKER MEAL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)), BREAD CRUMB (BLEACHED WHEAT FOUR, YEAST SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE), ONIONS, EGGS(WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, LIQUID SOYBEAN OIL WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, VEGETABLE LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED, COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CRAB BASE (BAKED CRAB MEAT INCLUDING NATURAL CRAB JUICES, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, BUTTER (CREAM, FLAVORINGS), CORN OIL), WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, SPICES, ANCHOVY PUREE, NATURAL FLAVOR, TAMARIND), SPICE BLEND (CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, DEXTROSE, SPICE EXTRATIVES, SILICON DIOXIDE, MUSTARD, BLACK PEPPER, CELERY SALT (SALT, CELERY SEED), SPICES (INCLUDING RED PEPPER AND BLACK PEPPER), AND PAPRIKA), PARSLEY GRANULARS
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Crab Classic
Minerals
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
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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: Crab Classic has a BSI of 27.6 while Maryland Style Crab Cakes has a BSI of 21.2. Maryland Style Crab Cakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Maryland Style Crab Cakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 21.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Crab Classic contains 16.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maryland Style Crab Cakes contains 16.9g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Crab Classic provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Maryland Style Crab Cakes. Maryland Style Crab Cakes provides 1.4g 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.
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