Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks
Original Beef Stick
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hot & Spicy ... | Original Bee... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 12.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks
Original Beef Stick
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
CORNMEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, HOT SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, SPICE AND SPICE EXTRACTIVES INCLUDING PAPRIKA, MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, RED 40 LAKE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM DIACETATE, WHEY, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CASEINATE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E)), YELLOW 6.
Original Beef Stick
Serving size 26.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ENCAPSULATED LACTIC ACID, SALT, FLAVORS, SEA SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED TOMATO*, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, SAFFLOWER OIL, CASING (CARAMEL*, BETA CAROTENE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Hot & Spicy Crunchy Cu...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Original Beef Stick
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls C...
Original Beef Stick
Food Tags
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Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks Tags
Original Beef Stick Tags
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: Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks, Hot & Spicy has a BSI of 22.0 while Original Beef Stick, Original has a BSI of 1.8. Original Beef Stick, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Beef Stick, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks, Hot & Spicy contains 42.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Beef Stick, Original contains 3.9g per 100g. Original Beef Stick, Original has 39.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hot & Spicy Crunchy Curls Corn Snacks, Hot & Spicy provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Original Beef Stick, Original. 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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