Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ham Croquettes
Catalina Finer Food CorpCheese Croquettes
Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham Croquettes | Cheese Croqu... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Ham Croquettes
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Nutritional Labels
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Ham Croquettes
Serving size 72.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCT - 25% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, NATURAL LIQUID SMOKE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM NITRITE), BATTER MIX (WATER, ALL PURPOSE FLOUR (BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, (FUNGAL ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)), SUGAR, COM FLOUR, NON FAT DRY MILK, GRANULATED GARLIC, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAM GUM, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE), WATER, BREAD CRUMBS (ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, SALT, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL, COTTONSEED OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL), SUGAR, MAY CONTAIN 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: WHEAT GLUTEN, DEXTROSE, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE AND/OR SOY FLOUR, WHEY, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE (DOUGH CONDITIONER), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, HONEY, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CORN FLOUR, CORNMEAL, CITRIC ACID, GRAIN VINEGAR, WHEAT STARCH, CORN STARCH, POTATO FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, WHEAT BRAN, OAT FIBER, CALCIUM SULFATE, DATEM, POTASSIUM LODATE, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENRICHMENT (VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), LACTIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), SPICE & COLORING, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SESAME SEEDS.), AND/OR BREADER (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL), SOY FLOUR, ALL PURPOSE FLOUR (BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, (FUNGAL ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CURED RENDERED PORK FAT (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE) AND/OR VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), HAM SEASONING BASE (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, SUGAR, FLAVORINGS (INCLUDING AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), LESS THAN 2% TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE TO PREVENT CAKING), PEPPER STRIPS (PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID AND/OR CALCIUM CHLORIDE), GRANULATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SPICES, RED GEL BASED COLOR (WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, GLYCERINE, SORBITOL, SUGAR, FD&C RED 40 (E129), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FD&C RED 3 (E127), FD&C YELLOW 5 (E102), SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, (PRESERVATIVES), CARRAGEENAN GUM, AGAR GUM, CITRIC ACID).
Cheese Croquettes
Serving size 90.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
MILK, WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE [FAT AND VEGETABLE OILS OF COCONUT, PALM AND SUNFLOWER IN VARIABLE PROPORTION, WATER, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DI GLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), SALT, ACID (CITRIC ACID)), EMMENTHAL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW MILK, SALT, LACTIC STARTERS, MICROBIAL LIQUID RENNET], SIZING AGENT [GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, STABILIZER (E466), WHEAT GLUTEN], BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, WHEAT DEXTROSE, SPICES, SALT], SALT, SPICES, SUNFLOWER OIL.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Ham Croquettes has a BSI of 23.3 while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has a BSI of 33.2. Ham Croquettes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ham Croquettes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 23.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Ham Croquettes contains 19.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese contains 22.2g per 100g. Ham Croquettes has 2.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham Croquettes provides 2.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Cheese Croquettes, Cheese. 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 appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.