Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Esskay, Sausage Gravy
Classic Gravy Mix, Classic Brown
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Esskay, Saus... | Classic Grav... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Esskay, Sausage Gravy
Classic Gravy Mix, Classic Brown
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Nutritional Labels
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Esskay, Sausage Gravy
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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:
WATER, PORK SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR), GRAVY SEASONING [SHORTENING POWDER (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, TOMATO POWDER, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SOY PROTEIN, AND WHEAT GLUTEN PROTEIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, PEPPER, BEEF EXTRACT (MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID), POLYSORBATE 80, SPICE, COLOR, NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING].
Classic Gravy Mix, Classic Brown
Serving size 6.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, TARTARIC ACID, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SULFITES), SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS (TORULA, YEAST, WHEY, LIPOLYZED BUTTER FAT, GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED BUTTER, DEHYDRATED CABBAGE, OLEORESIN CARROT [COLOR], MODIFIED CREAM, CREAM, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM CASEINATE, LACTOSE, ANNATTO [COLOR], TURMERIC [COLOR], DEEP RICH SPRAY DRIED COFFEE, VEGETABLE STOCK [CARROT, ONION, CELERY], CITRIC ACID), DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF FAT (BHA), BEEF EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED ONION, SOY SAUCE (NATURALLY FERMENTED FROM WHEAT AND SOYBEAN), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DRIED BEEF STOCK, LACTIC ACID, GUM ARABIC, CALCIUM SILICATE (ANTI-CAKE), MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Esskay, Sausage Gravy
Minerals
Classic Gravy Mix, Cla...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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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: Esskay, Sausage Gravy has a BSI of 5.8 while Classic Gravy Mix, Classic Brown has a BSI of 7.7. Esskay, Sausage Gravy has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Esskay, Sausage Gravy appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Esskay, Sausage Gravy contains 5.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Classic Gravy Mix, Classic Brown contains 66.7g per 100g. Esskay, Sausage Gravy has 61.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Esskay, Sausage Gravy provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Classic Gravy Mix, Classic Brown. 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 gravy mix category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.