Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Four Bean Chili Starter
Original Chili No Beans
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Four Bean Ch... | Original Chi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 8.0g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 14.0g |
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.
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Four Bean Chili Starter
Original Chili No Beans
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Four Bean Chili Starter
Serving size 125.0 GRMg
% 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:
BEANS (LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS, NAVY BEANS, BLACK BEANS, PINTO BEANS), WATER, TOMATO PUREE (TOMATO CONCENTRATE {WATER, TOMATO PASTE}, CITRIC ACID), ONION, CELERY, BELL PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, SPICES, AND COTTONSEED OIL.
Original Chili No Beans
Serving size 425.0 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:
WATER, BEEF AND PORK, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, OATMEAL, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, FLAVORING), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, TOMATO PASTE, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN, AND WHEAT PROTEIN, FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SOY LECITHIN.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Four Bean Chili Starter
Minerals
Original Chili No Beans
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Four Bean Chili Starter
Original Chili No Beans
Food Tags
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Four Bean Chili Starter Tags
Original Chili No Beans Tags
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: Four Bean Chili Starter, Four Bean Chili has a BSI of 47.0 while Original Chili No Beans, Original has a BSI of 31.4. Original Chili No Beans, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Chili No Beans, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Four Bean Chili Starter, Four Bean Chili contains 25.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Chili No Beans, Original contains 4.2g per 100g. Original Chili No Beans, Original has 21.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Four Bean Chili Starter, Four Bean Chili provides 6.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.5g in Original Chili No Beans, Original. Four Bean Chili Starter, Four Bean Chili provides 5.9g 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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