Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
English Muffin Sandwich
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | English Muff... | Sausage, Egg... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 18.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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English Muffin Sandwich
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin
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Nutritional Labels
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English Muffin Sandwich
Serving size 111.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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:
MUFFIN: ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, DATEM, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER), SALT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, FUMARIC ACID, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), AZODICARBONAMIDE. FULLY COOKED FRIED EGG PATTY: EGG WHITES, WATER, EGG YOLKS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID. CANADIAN BACON, WATER ADDED: CURED WITH WATER, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, FLAVORING, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM NITRITE. PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE: CULTURED MILK, SKIM MILK, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ENZYMES, SOY LECITHIN.
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin
Serving size 129.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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 BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), CALCIUM SULFATE, SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, DATEM, CITRIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, SALT, ASCORBIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, DEGERMED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMED YELLOW CORNMEAL, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIATED GLYCYRRHIZIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CITRATE. FULLY COOKED PORK SAUSAGE PATTY-CARAMEL COLOR ADDED BHA, PROPYL GALLATE AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR: PORK, SEASONING (SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. FULLY COOKED EGG PATTY: WHOLE EGGS, WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, AND NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR. PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE: CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, MILKFAT, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), APO-CAROTENOL (COLOR), SOY LECITHIN (NON-STICKING AGENT).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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English Muffin Sandwich
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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: English Muffin Sandwich has a BSI of 46.7 while Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin has a BSI of 51.9. English Muffin Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
English Muffin Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 46.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
English Muffin Sandwich contains 22.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin contains 23.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
English Muffin Sandwich provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin. Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen breakfast sandwiches, biscuits & meals category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.