Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hickory Smoked Extra Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs
Classic Dinner Ham
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hickory Smok... | Classic Dinn... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 19.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hickory Smoked Extra Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs
Classic Dinner Ham
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Nutritional Labels
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Hickory Smoked Extra Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs
Serving size 140.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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 PORK BABYBACK RIBS, BARBECUE SAUCE (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, GARLIC, SUGAR, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), WATER, SEASONING RUB (SUGAR, SPICES, SALT, PAPRIKA, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, TAMARIND EXTRACT [CORN SYRUP, PRUNE JUICE CONCENTRATE, EXTRACTIVES OF TAMARIND, WATER, TARTARIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, MOLASSES], TOCOPHEROLS, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS), SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORING.
Classic Dinner Ham
Serving size 84.0 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:
CURED WITH WATER, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, BROWN SUGAR, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Hickory Smoked Extra M...
Minerals
Classic Dinner Ham
Minerals
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: Hickory Smoked Extra Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs, Hickory Smoked has a BSI of 39.8 while Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham has a BSI of 3.8. Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hickory Smoked Extra Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs, Hickory Smoked contains 15.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham contains 2.4g per 100g. Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham has 12.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hickory Smoked Extra Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs, Hickory Smoked provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Hormel, Classic Dinner Ham. 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.
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