Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hushpuppies
Guidry's Catfish, Inc.Broccoli Cakes
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hushpuppies | Broccoli Cakes |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 4.5g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hushpuppies
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Nutritional Labels
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Hushpuppies
Serving size 49.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
ENRICHED YELLOW CORN MEAL (YELLOW CORN MEAL, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ONIONS, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, JALAPENO PEPPERS (VINEGAR, SALT AND ACETIC ACID), SUGAR, MAY CONTAIN TWO PERCENT OR LESS OF: BUTTERMILK, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SPICE, DRIED PARSLEY AND GUAR GUM.
Broccoli Cakes
Serving size 94.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
BROCCOLI, POTATOES, ONIONS, POTATO FLAKES, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, OAT BRAN, EGG WHITES, ARROWROOT POWDER, SEA SALT, GARLIC, SPICE
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Vitamins
Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Hushpuppies
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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: Hushpuppies has a BSI of 33.3 while Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli has a BSI of 25.6. Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hushpuppies contains 36.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli contains 18.1g per 100g. Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli has 18.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hushpuppies provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli. Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli provides 2.3g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen prepared sides category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.