Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
French Toast Sticks
Riverside Foods, LlcBelgian Waffles
Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | French Toast... | Belgian Waffles |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 11.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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French Toast Sticks
Belgian Waffles
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Nutritional Labels
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French Toast Sticks
Serving size 110.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
BREAD (MADE FROM ENRICHED FLOUR, YEAST) PALM OIL, SUGAR, SKIMMED MILK, CINNAMON, CUSTARD POWDER, SALT, PAPRIKA, AND VANILLA ESSENCE.
Belgian Waffles
Serving size 65.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WHEY, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), SUGAR, EGGS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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French Toast Sticks
Minerals
Belgian Waffles
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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French Toast Sticks
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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: French Toast Sticks has a BSI of 77.6 while Belgian Waffles has a BSI of 56.1. Belgian Waffles has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Belgian Waffles appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
French Toast Sticks contains 38.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Belgian Waffles contains 46.2g per 100g. French Toast Sticks has 8.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
French Toast Sticks provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Belgian Waffles. 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 frozen pancakes, waffles, french toast & crepes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.