Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
General Tso's Chicken
Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | General Tso'... | Sliced & Sha... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 27.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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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.
General Tso's Chicken
Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts
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Nutritional Labels
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General Tso's Chicken
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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:
TEMPURA CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, EGG WHITES, EGG YOLKS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM. FULLY COOKED IN VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA)), SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, TAMARI (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL), CORN STARCH, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION).
Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts
Serving size 98.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SEASONING (SALT, SUGAR, FLAVORINGS, TURBINADO SUGAR, SODIUM CARBONATE, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT, CANOLA OIL, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN BROTH, CITRIC ACID, GELATIN, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: General Tso's Chicken has a BSI of 89.5 while Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts has a BSI of 1.9. Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
General Tso's Chicken contains 32.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts contains 1.0g per 100g. Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts has 31.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
General Tso's Chicken provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Sliced & Shaped Chicken Breasts. 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 poultry, chicken & turkey category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.