Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Egg Carnitas Bake
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.Griddle Cake Sandwich
Fairway Foods Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Egg Carnitas... | Griddle Cake... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 27.0g | 0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 32.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Egg Carnitas Bake vs Griddle Cake Sandwich: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Griddle Cake Sandwich has very high impact (BSI 58.2) compared to Egg Carnitas Bake's high impact (BSI 30.6). Griddle Cake Sandwich contains 13.0g more carbs per serving, Egg Carnitas Bake provides 1.1g more fiber. Egg Carnitas Bake 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.
Egg Carnitas Bake
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Nutritional Labels
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Egg Carnitas Bake
Serving size 220.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.9g 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:
RED POTATOES, EGGS (WHOLE EGG, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM), SHREDDED PORK CARNITAS (PORK WATER, LARD, SEASONING [SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CITRATE], GARLIC POWDER, SALT), SOUR CREAM (MILK, CREAM AND WHEY, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GUAR GUM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, CAROB BEAN GUM, CULTURE, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATAMYCIN [NATURAL PRESERVATIVE]), CHIHUAHUA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE), FAJITA VEGETABLE BLEND (YELLOW ONION, GREEN PEPPER, RED PEPPER, SEASONING MIX [SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, SPICES, VINEGAR SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, CITRIC ACID AND NATURAL FLAVORS], SOYBEAN OIL), HATCH GREEN CHILIES, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR, NATAMYCIN AS A PRESERVATIVE), MILK, WATER, JALAPENO PEPPER (JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, SODIUM DIACETATE, XANTHAN GUM, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME, NISIN PREPARATION.
Griddle Cake Sandwich
Serving size 164.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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:
GRIDDLE CAKE ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID). WATER, SUGAR MAPLE CHIPS (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, PALM KERNEL), WHEAT FLOUR, COCOA POWDER, GLUCOSE, EXTRACTIVES OF FOENUGREEK, MAPLE FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR SOY LECITHIN] WHOLE EGGS, DEXTROSE, SOY OIL, SOY FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LEAVENING [SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, NATURAL MAPLE FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVORS, MOLASSES, MALT EXTRACT, NATURAL ALCOHOL, NATURAL GLYCERINE AND PURE MAPLE SYRUP), SOY LECITHIN, SAUSAGE PATTY PORK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF. SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, SPICES. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, BHT, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR FRIED EGG PATTY EGG WHITES, EGG YOLKS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BLACK PEPPER, SALT, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE CULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SAIT, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES). VEGETABLE COLOR (ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT), ENZYMES
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Egg Carnitas Bake has a BSI of 30.6 while Griddle Cake Sandwich has a BSI of 58.2. Egg Carnitas Bake has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Egg Carnitas Bake 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.
Egg Carnitas Bake contains 7.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Griddle Cake Sandwich contains 18.3g per 100g. Egg Carnitas Bake has 10.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Egg Carnitas Bake provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Griddle Cake Sandwich. 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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