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Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n
Pinnacle Foods Group LlcVeggie Bacon Strips
Morningstar FarmsComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mandarin Ora... | Veggie Bacon... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 20.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n
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Nutritional Labels
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Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n
Serving size 152.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 18.9g 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, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANOLA OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, RICE FLOUR, METHYLCELLULOSE, FRUIT PUREE (WATER, MANDARIN ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, TANGERINE JUICE CONCENTRATE), ORGANIC ANCIENT GRAIN FLOUR (KHORASAN WHEAT, AMARANTH, MILLET, QUINOA), MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, ORGANIC YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, SEA SALT, SALTED SAKE (WATER, RICE, SALT), POTATO STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, GINGER PUREE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLOR ADDED, ROASTED GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, WATER), ORANGE OIL, ONION POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ORGANIC SOY SAUCE POWDER, PEA PROTEIN, TURMERIC EXTRACTIVES.
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
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n
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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: Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n, Mandarin Orange has a BSI of 75.8 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.
Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n, Mandarin Orange contains 26.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon contains 12.5g per 100g. Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon has 13.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n, Mandarin Orange provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Veggie Bacon Strips, Veggie Bacon. 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 vegetarian frozen meats category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.