Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Loco Moco
Eat LocalMaple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl
Kwikset CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Loco Moco | Maple Sausag... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 37.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 27.0g | 22.0g |
| Fat | 31.0g | 36.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Loco Moco vs Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl has very high impact (BSI 70.8) compared to Loco Moco's moderate impact (BSI 25.3). Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl contains 20.0g more carbs per serving, Loco Moco provides 3.9g more fiber. Loco Moco is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Loco Moco
Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl
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Nutritional Labels
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Loco Moco
Serving size 300.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.1g 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:
GROUND BEEF, CAULIFLOWER, PASTEURIZED LIQUID EGGS (WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID) (EGG), ONION, CARROT, CRUSHED TOMATO (TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SALT CITRIC ACID), CELERY, BURGUNDY WINE (GRAPE WINE WITH SULFITES), AVOCADO OIL, BROWN RICE FLOUR (BROWN RICE), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED SWEET CREAM, LACTIC ACID) (MILK), TOMATO PASTE (VINE RIPENED TOMATOES), BEEF BASE (OVEN ROASTED BEEF WITH NATURAL JUICES. ONIONS, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, DEHYDRATE VEGETABLES [CARROTS, ONIONS], LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVORING), GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, CITRIC ACID), WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, ONIONS ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CLOVES, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT) (FISH), SEA SALT (SALT MAGNESIUM CARBONATE), PARSLEY ROSEMARY GROUND WHITE PEPPER.
Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.0g 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:
EGG PATTY WHOLE EGGS, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, SALT, NONFAT DRIED MILK, CITRIC ACID., CINNAMON CROISSANT ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MARGARINE (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, CINNAMON, CORN STARCH, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, XANTHAN GUM, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, COCOA POWDER., MAPLE SAUSAGE PATTY: PORK, SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SPICES, NATURAL MAPLE FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS MAPLE SYRUP], WATER, GLYCERIN, SMOKE FLAVOR), DEXTROSE, YEAST EXTRACT, LIME FLAVOR (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR), FLAVORING, BHT, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, CHEDASHARP CHEESE CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MILKFAT, WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), ANNATTO (COLOR), WITH SUNFLOWER LECITHIN ADDED FOR SLICE SEPARATION.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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Loco Moco 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: Loco Moco has a BSI of 25.3 while Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl has a BSI of 70.8. Loco Moco has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Loco Moco appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Loco Moco contains 5.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl contains 16.3g per 100g. Loco Moco has 10.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Loco Moco provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Croissant, Maple Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cinnamon Swirl. Loco Moco provides 1.3g 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.
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