Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Kung Pao Chicken
Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Kung Pao Chi... | Thai Style P... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 87.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 21.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 6.0g |
| Protein | 18.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Kung Pao Chicken
Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl
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Nutritional Labels
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Kung Pao Chicken
Serving size 195.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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:
TEMPURA CHICKEN BREAST [CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: DEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, EGG WHITE, EGG YOLK, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM], KUNG PAO SAUCE {CHILI GARLIC SAUCE (RED CHILI PEPPER, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHITE WINE (WHITE WINE, SALT, SULFITES ADDED TO PRESERVE FLAVOR AND COLOR), SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEAN, SALT, ALCOHOL (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID], SESAME OIL, GARLIC PUREE, CHICKEN BASE (CHICKEN STOCK, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT), DARK BROWN SUGAR, CORN STARCH, WATER, RICE VINEGAR}, ZUCCHINI, RED BELL PEPPER, DRY ROASTED PEANUT, CHILI DE ARBOL.
Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl
Serving size 231.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 60.0g 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:
HOKKIEN NOODLES: WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, LACTIC ACID, SAUCE: SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), TOMATO PASTE, CANOLA OIL, WATER, PEANUT BUTTER, TAMARIND EXTRACT (TAMARIND, WATER), MOLASSES, MISO (WATER, RICE, SOYBEANS, SEA SALT), GARLIC PUREE, ONION PUREE, LESS THAN 2% OF RICE VINEGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, GROUND RED PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, PEANUTS: DRY ROASTED PEANUTS, TOPPING: DEHYDRATED CABBAGE, DEHYDRATED BOK CHOY, DEHYDRATED CARROT, ROASTED SESAME SEEDS, GLUCOSE
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Kung Pao Chicken
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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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: Kung Pao Chicken has a BSI of 60.0 while Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl has a BSI of 100.0. Kung Pao Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Kung Pao Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 60.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Kung Pao Chicken contains 16.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl contains 37.7g per 100g. Kung Pao Chicken has 21.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Kung Pao Chicken provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl. Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl provides 2.1g 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.
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