Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lemon Garlic... | Jumbo Popcor... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 22.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Lemon Garlic Chicken
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Serving size 170.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
CHICKEN BREAST, LEMON GARLIC SAUCE (WATER, CORN SYRUP, DIJON MUSTARD [WATER, MUSTARD SEED, VINEGAR, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES], RICE VINEGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, CORN STARCH, SPICES, PARSLEY, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON OILS, TURMERIC EXTRACT), WATER, SEASONING (SALT, SPICES [BLACK PEPPER, WHITE PEPPER], DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CANOLA OIL).
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken
Serving size 86.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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:
CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CANOLA OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED LEMON JUICE, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN BROTH, GELATIN, COTTONSEED OIL, BATTERED AND BREADED WITH: BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, YEAST, SPICE, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, YEAST EXTRACT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), GUAR GUM, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, WHEY, BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Lemon Garlic Chicken
Minerals
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken
Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Lemon Garlic Chicken
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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: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Lemon Garlic has a BSI of 35.0 while Jumbo Popcorn Chicken has a BSI of 28.6. Jumbo Popcorn Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Jumbo Popcorn Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lemon Garlic Chicken, Lemon Garlic contains 10.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Jumbo Popcorn Chicken contains 18.6g per 100g. Lemon Garlic Chicken, Lemon Garlic has 8.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lemon Garlic Chicken, Lemon Garlic provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Jumbo Popcorn Chicken. Jumbo Popcorn Chicken provides 1.2g 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 poultry, chicken & turkey category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.