Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Handmade Bakalava
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Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Handmade Bak... | Everything B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 11.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Handmade Bakalava vs Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel has high impact (BSI 41.3) compared to Handmade Bakalava's moderate impact (BSI 18.2). Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel contains 11.0g more carbs per serving, Handmade Bakalava provides 1.0g more fiber. Handmade Bakalava 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.
Handmade Bakalava
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Handmade Bakalava
Serving size 26.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g 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:
BAKLAVA WITH PISTACHIO INGREDIENTS: FILLO DOUGH (BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN [B-COMPLEX VITAMIN], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], REDUCED IRON, RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, CORN STARCH. MAY CONTAIN 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), PISTACHIOS, SUGAR SYRUP, VEGETABLE GHEE, WATER, LEMON JUICE, CARDAMON.
Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel
Serving size 70.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
DOUGH: BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EMULSIFIED VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, PALM STEARIN, WATER, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES [EMULSIFIERS], POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, TBHQ [PRESERVATIVE], BHT [PRESERVATIVE], BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR]), WATER, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM FERROCYANIDE [ANTICAKING AGENT]), DOUGH CONDITIONER BLEND (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, L-CYSTEINE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), WHEY (MILK), FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 40. FILLING: CREAM CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, CULTURED CREAM, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM), CORN STARCH, POPPY SEEDS, SESAME SEEDS, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Handmade Bakalava
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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: Handmade Bakalava has a BSI of 18.2 while Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel has a BSI of 41.3. Handmade Bakalava has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Handmade Bakalava appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 18.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Handmade Bakalava contains 42.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel contains 31.4g per 100g. Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel has 10.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Handmade Bakalava provides 3.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Everything Bagel Pastry, Everything Bagel. Handmade Bakalava provides 3.8g 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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