Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Jalapeno Sausage has less impact on blood sugar than Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage

Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage

Jalapeno Sausage

Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage
BSI: 6 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 7.1g Raises blood sugar 14.3
Fiber 3.6g Not digested -7.2
Net Carbs 3.5g Digestible carbs 7.1
Protein 19.6g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 30.4g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 6

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

Jalapeno Sausage
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 84.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 1.0g Raises blood sugar 2.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 13.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 16.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage

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Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage, Hot Chorizo

Jalapeno Sausage

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Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Weis Branded

Full Food Name

Weis, Jalapeno Sausage

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Hot Chorizo ... Jalapeno Sau...
Carbs 4.0g 1.0g
Sugars 0.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 0.0g
Protein 11.0g 13.0g
Fat 17.0g 16.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage

Serving size 56.0 GRMg

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17.0g 22%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 34.7mg 12%
Sodium 580.2mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 11.0g 22%
Calcium 59.9mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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, SPICES (INCLUDING MUSTARD), WATER, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, VINEGAR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID.

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.

Hot Chorizo Ground Sau...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 11% DV
Iron 14% 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.

Hot Chorizo Ground Sausage

Total Ingredients
11
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning

Jalapeno Sausage

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐Ÿš High GI Carb
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿง‚ 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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Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Jalapeno Sausage Tags

No tags available for this food

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 Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2637624

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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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