Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Meatless Crispy Tenders
Mandarin Orange Plant Based Crispy Chick'n
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Meatless Cri... | Mandarin Ora... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 36.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 19.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Meatless Crispy Tenders
Mandarin Orange Plant Based Crispy Chick'n
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Nutritional Labels
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Meatless Crispy Tenders
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
FILTERED WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BREAD CRUMB (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA), EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN, BATTER (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], POTATO STARCH, LEAVENING [CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE]), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AMYLASE, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT GLUTEN, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED VEGETABLE GUM, EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, YEAST EXTRACT, SEA SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SESAME.
Mandarin Orange Plant Based Crispy Chick'n
Serving size 140.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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, SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CANOLA OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, 2% OR LESS OF: SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), RICE FLOUR, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, FRUIT PUREE (WATER, MANDARIN ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, TANGERINE JUICE CONCENTRATE), SALT, METHYLCELLULOSE, SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, ANCIENT GRAIN FLOUR (KHORASAN WHEAT), SALTED SAKE (WATER, RICE, SALT), POTATO STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), OIL OF ORANGE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CRUSHED RED PEPPER, LACTIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Meatless Crispy Tenders
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Meatless Crispy Tenders
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Food Tags
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Meatless Crispy Tenders 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: Meatless Crispy Tenders, Meatless has a BSI of 32.6 while Mandarin Orange Plant Based Crispy Chick'n, Mandarin Orange has a BSI of 68.2. Meatless Crispy Tenders, Meatless has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Meatless Crispy Tenders, Meatless appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Meatless Crispy Tenders, Meatless contains 18.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mandarin Orange Plant Based Crispy Chick'n, Mandarin Orange contains 25.7g per 100g. Meatless Crispy Tenders, Meatless has 7.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Meatless Crispy Tenders, Meatless provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Mandarin Orange Plant Based Crispy Chick'n, Mandarin Orange. 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.