Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mediterranea... | Food Lion, S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 6.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple
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Nutritional Labels
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Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
LAMB, WATER, EGG WHITES, BREAD CRUMBS [(BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE (MADE FROM COW'S MILK, CHEESE, CULTURES, SALT, SODIUM SILOCOALUMINATE, SORBIC ACID ENZYMES) DEXTROSE, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, AND ANNATTO EXTRACT], ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES (RENNET), SALT, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC, SPEARMINT.
Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple
Serving size 15.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
BACON CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. COATED WITH: SEASONINGS (BROWN SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, PALM OIL, MAPLE FLAVOR (FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ALCOHOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES, MAPLE SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID), SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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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: Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs has a BSI of 9.5 while Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple has a BSI of 1.8. Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple 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.
Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs contains 7.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple contains 6.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Food Lion, Sliced Bacon, Maple, Maple. Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Meatballs provides 1.2g 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 bacon, sausages & ribs category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.