Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

El Mexicano, Sardines

BSI: 6 - Low Impact
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Kaszubskie Herring Fillets

BSI: 1 - Low Impact
Lowell International Company Branded Canned Seafood
Marquez Brothers International, Inc. Branded Canned Seafood

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient El Mexicano,... Kaszubskie H...
Carbs 3.0g 0.3g
Sugars 3.0g 0g
Fiber 0.0g 0g
Protein 10.0g 7.0g
Fat 2.0g 18.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.

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.

El Mexicano, Sardines

Kaszubskie Herring Fillets

Community Blood Sugar Responses

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

El Mexicano, Sardines

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 30.2mg 10%
Sodium 95.2mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 199.9mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* 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:

SARDINES, TOMATO SAUCE, CHILI U, SPICES AND SALT ADDED.

Kaszubskie Herring Fillets

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.0g 23%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 6.2mg 2%
Sodium 245.8mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7.0g 14%

* 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:

MARINATED HERRING FILLETS, RAPESEED OIL, FRIED ONIONS (PICKLED ONION, RAPESEED OIL, TOMATO PASTE, SPICES), VINEGAR (MADE FROM SELECTED GRAINS), SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM SACCHARATE, PAPRIKA CONCENTRATE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

El Mexicano, Sardines

Minerals

Calcium 36% DV
Iron 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Kaszubskie Herring Fil...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 50% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

El Mexicano, Sardines

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Kaszubskie Herring Fillets

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
💦 Refined Fat
+ 2 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

El Mexicano, Sardines Tags

Kaszubskie Herring Fillets Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2027983

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Brand Lowell International Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 1793160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management