Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Meatless Meatballs, Portabella
Mexican Style Longaniza
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Meatless Mea... | Mexican Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 10.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Meatless Meatballs, Portabella
Mexican Style Longaniza
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Nutritional Labels
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Meatless Meatballs, Portabella
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
SOYBEAN FLOUR, PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, CARROTS, WATER, RICE FLOUR, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS (FROM NON-MEAT SOURCES), WHEAT-FREE TAMARI SAUCE (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT), EGG WHITES, SEA SALT, RICE STARCH, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, CELLULOSE GUM, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE.
Mexican Style Longaniza
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
PAPRIKA. VINEGAR, RECONSTITUTED LEMON JUICE, SALT, SPICES FLAVORING, JALAPENOS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Meatless Meatballs, Portabella
Mexican Style Longaniza
Food Tags
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Meatless Meatballs, Portabella 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 Meatballs, Portabella has a BSI of 27.2 while Mexican Style Longaniza has a BSI of 1.8. Mexican Style Longaniza has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mexican Style Longaniza appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Meatless Meatballs, Portabella contains 21.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mexican Style Longaniza contains 1.8g per 100g. Mexican Style Longaniza has 19.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Meatless Meatballs, Portabella provides 4.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Mexican Style Longaniza. Meatless Meatballs, Portabella provides 4.7g 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 other meats category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.