Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Meatless Grounds
Quorn Foods Inc.Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy
The Hillshire Brands CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Meatless Gro... | Spicy Plant ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 2.0g | 21.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 8.0g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Meatless Grounds vs Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy has high impact (BSI 30.6) compared to Meatless Grounds's minimal impact (BSI 0.0). Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy contains 19.0g more carbs per serving, Meatless Grounds provides 3.0g more fiber. Meatless Grounds 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.
Meatless Grounds
Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Meatless Grounds
Serving size 110.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
MYCOPROTEIN (88%), EGG WHITE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS PEA FIBER, NATURAL CARAMELIZED SUGAR, ROASTED BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, CALCIUM ACETATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.
Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy
Serving size 90.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 15.0g 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:
SEASONED PLANT PROTEIN PORTION: VEGAN FIBERS (WATER, PEA PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRUS FIBER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), WATER, OAT FIBER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, PEA PROTEIN, SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, PALM OIL, CARROT FIBER, CITRIC ACID, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, ONION POWDER, TORULA YEAST, ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPICE, CANOLA OIL], FLAXSEED, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING (SUNFLOWER OIL, ROSEMARY EXTRACT). BREADED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, LEAVENING (CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SPICES, BEET POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO, HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL (INCLUDING SOYBEAN OIL).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Meatless Grounds
Minerals
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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: Meatless Grounds has a BSI of 0.0 while Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy has a BSI of 30.6. Meatless Grounds has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Meatless Grounds appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 0.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Meatless Grounds contains 1.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy contains 23.3g per 100g. Meatless Grounds has 21.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Meatless Grounds provides 7.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.6g in Spicy Plant Based Nuggets!, Spicy. Meatless Grounds provides 1.7g 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.