Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n
Veggie Bacon Strips
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lightly Seas... | Veggie Bacon... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 19.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n
Veggie Bacon Strips
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n
Serving size 75.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
WATER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, TOFU (WATER, SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), NATURAL FLAVORS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CORNSTARCH, OAT FIBER, CANE SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SEA SALT, SPICES, GARLIC PUREE, GRANULATED GARLIC, ONION POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SESAME OIL, CELERY SEED OIL, CALCIUM LACTATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), GUM ARABIC, XANTHAN GUM.
Veggie Bacon Strips
Serving size 16.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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:
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, EGG WHITES, SOY FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SALT, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, MALIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, GUAR GUM, LACTIC ACID, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM SULFITE (FOR FRESHNESS), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CARRAGEENAN, RED 3, NONFAT MILK, YELLOW 6, CITRIC ACID. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B12.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Lightly Seasoned Plant...
Minerals
Veggie Bacon Strips
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Lightly Seasoned Plant Base...
Veggie Bacon Strips
Food Tags
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Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n Tags
Veggie Bacon Strips 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: Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n, Lightly Seasoned has a BSI of 11.1 while Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon has a BSI of 3.7. Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n, Lightly Seasoned contains 10.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon contains 12.5g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n, Lightly Seasoned provides 2.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon. Lightly Seasoned Plant Based Chick'n, Lightly Seasoned provides 2.7g 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 vegetarian frozen meats category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.