Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Gold Smoked Bratwurst, Cheddar

BSI: 6 - Low Impact
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Jalapeno Sausage

BSI: 2 - Low Impact
Weis Branded Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats
Minnesota Gold Meats Inc. Branded Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Gold Smoked ... Jalapeno Sau...
Carbs 3.0g 1.0g
Sugars 0.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 11.0g 13.0g
Fat 21.0g 16.0g

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.

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.

Gold Smoked Bratwurst, Cheddar

Jalapeno Sausage

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Gold Smoked Bratwurst, Cheddar

Serving size 80.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.0g 27%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 49.6mg 17%
Sodium 929.6mg 40%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 11.0g 22%
Calcium 60.0mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

PORK, WATER, BEEF, CHEDDAR CHEESE ([PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN), SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM LACTATE, MUSTARD, SPICES, PAPRIKA, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. IN HOG CASING.

Jalapeno Sausage

Serving size 84.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16.0g 21%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 54.6mg 18%
Sodium 609.8mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

PORK, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, JALAPENO PEPPER, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Gold Smoked Bratwurst,...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 28% DV

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Jalapeno Sausage

Vitamins

Vitamin C 3% DV
Vitamin A 13% DV

Minerals

Iron 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Gold Smoked Bratwurst, Cheddar

Total Ingredients
21
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 3 more

Jalapeno Sausage

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

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Diet Compatibility
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Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Minnesota Gold Meats Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 1903398

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Brand Weis
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 360617

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Frequently Asked Questions

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