Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Style Garlic Bread
Southern Style Biscuits
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Styl... | Southern Sty... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Italian Style Garlic Bread
Southern Style Biscuits
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Italian Style Garlic Bread
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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:
BREAD: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR ([WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, YEAST, SUGAR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS DOUGH CONDITIONER, VEGETABLE PROTEIN. SPREAD: VEGETABLE OIL BLEND (SOYBEAN, PALM), WATER, DRIED GARLIC, CRUSHED GARLIC, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DRIED OREGANO, GARLIC EXTRACT, SPICE, LACTIC ACID, BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR).
Southern Style Biscuits
Serving size 62.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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 BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTERMILK, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, NONFAT MILK, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), WHEAT STARCH, DEXTROSE, DATEM, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Italian Style Garlic B...
Vitamins
Minerals
Southern Style Biscuits
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Italian Style Garlic Bread
Southern Style Biscuits
Food Tags
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Italian Style Garlic Bread 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: Italian Style Garlic Bread, Italian Style has a BSI of 48.0 while Southern Style Biscuits has a BSI of 40.4. Southern Style Biscuits has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Southern Style Biscuits appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Style Garlic Bread, Italian Style contains 45.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Southern Style Biscuits contains 35.5g per 100g. Southern Style Biscuits has 10.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Style Garlic Bread, Italian Style provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Southern Style Biscuits. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen bread & dough category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.