Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice
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Renaissance Food Group, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | General Tso'... | Southwest Sw... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 80.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 37.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice vs Southwest Sweet Potato Rice: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Southwest Sweet Potato Rice's moderate impact (BSI 25.9). General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice contains 65.0g more carbs per serving, Southwest Sweet Potato Rice provides 1.0g more fiber. Southwest Sweet Potato Rice is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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 With Rice Fried Rice
Southwest Sweet Potato Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 42.0g 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:
FRIED RICE (SEASONED RICE [COOKED WHITE RICE (WATER, RICE), SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), SUGAR, CANOLA AND/OR CORN OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, SESAME SEED OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE], CARROTS, ONIONS, COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS [WHOLE EGGS, NONFAT MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC (ADDED FOR COLOR)), PEPPER], RED PEPPERS, GREEN PEAS), TEMPURA BREADED CHICKEN BREAST CHUNKS (CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, WATER, CORNSTARCH, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEXTRIN, EGG WHITES, LEAVENING [SODIUM AND PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE], MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM. COOKED IN VEGETABLE OIL), GENERAL TSO'S SAUCE (SUCROSE, WATER, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE)], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RICE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, SESAME SEEDS, CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, RED CHILI PEPPERS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, GARLIC JUICE, LACTIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, CHICKEN FLAVOR [SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, CHICKEN FAT, CORN STARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, TAPIOCA, MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED ONION, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND LACTIC ACID], NATURAL FLAVOR, VINEGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CITRIC ACID), GREEN ONION.
Southwest Sweet Potato Rice
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 10.0g 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:
SWEET POTATO, FIRE ROASTED SWEET CORN, RED ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, JALAPENO PEPPER, CILANTRO
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice has a BSI of 100.0 while Southwest Sweet Potato Rice has a BSI of 25.9. Southwest Sweet Potato Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Southwest Sweet Potato Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice contains 31.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Southwest Sweet Potato Rice contains 17.7g per 100g. Southwest Sweet Potato Rice has 13.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
General Tso's Chicken With Rice Fried Rice provides 0.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Southwest Sweet Potato Rice. Southwest Sweet Potato Rice provides 2.0g 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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