Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Mild Italian Sausage has less impact on blood sugar than Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original

Mild Italian Sausage

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original
BSI: 6 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 45.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 3.0g Raises blood sugar 6.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 3.0g Digestible carbs 6.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 11.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 6

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Mild Italian Sausage
BSI: 6 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 112.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 3.0g Raises blood sugar 6.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 3.0g Digestible carbs 6.0
Protein 17.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 26.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 6

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original

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Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Smithfield Farmland Corp. Branded

Full Food Name

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original

Mild Italian Sausage

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Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Mild Italian Sausage, Mild Italian

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Hickory Smok... Mild Italian...
Carbs 3.0g 3.0g
Sugars 1.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 5.0g 17.0g
Fat 11.0g 26.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original

Serving size 45.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 40.1mg 13%
Sodium 520.2mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 40.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* 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:

MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, MEAT INGREDIENTS (PORK, BEEF), WATER, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POTASSIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE SODIUM NITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA.

Mild Italian Sausage

Serving size 112.0 Gg

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26.0g 33%
Saturated Fat 9.0g 45%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 75.0mg 25%
Sodium 890.4mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 17.0g 34%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
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, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICES, VINEGAR, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, BHA, BHT, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Hickory Smoked Hot Dog...

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Mild Italian Sausage

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Or...

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Mild Italian Sausage

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 3 more
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

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Mild Italian Sausage Tags

✨ Clean Machine
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

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 Smithfield Farmland Corp.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1546776

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Brand Dierberg's Markets, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1996341

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