Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mini Corn Dogs
The Moran Group IncorporatedGrilled Cheese Sandwich
Raybern Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mini Corn Dogs | Grilled Chee... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 4.1g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mini Corn Dogs vs Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Grilled Cheese Sandwich has extremely high impact (BSI 86.1) compared to Mini Corn Dogs's high impact (BSI 46.4). Grilled Cheese Sandwich contains 24.0g more carbs per serving, Grilled Cheese Sandwich provides 3.1g more fiber. Mini Corn Dogs 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.
Mini Corn Dogs
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Nutritional Labels
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Mini Corn Dogs
Serving size 76.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
BATTER INGREDIENTS: WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SOY, FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED HONEY, ONION POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NONFAT MILK, EGG. COOKED IN VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF: CORN OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL). CHICKEN FRANCK INGREDIENTS: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN SYRUP, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, PAPRIKA AND PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. PREDUST INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY POWDER, SALT.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serving size 156.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.9g 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:
WHEAT BERRY (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, SALTED BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT], YEAST, COARSE CRACKED WHEAT, WHEAT GLUTEN, HONEY, CANOLA OIL, AND 2% OR LESS OF CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, GRANULATED SUGAR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [TO RETAIN FRESHNESS], MALT, DOUGH IMPROVER [MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES AND 2% OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID], ENZYMES, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ASCORBIC ACID), LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR], ENZYMES, SOY LECITHIN [NON-STICKING AGENT]), GOAT CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, GOAT CHEESE [PASTEURIZED GOAT MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, MICROBIAL RENNET], CREAM, BUTTER, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRUS FIBER, XANTHAN GUM), CARAMELIZED ONION JAM (RED ONION, BROWN SUGAR, VINEGAR [BALSAMIC, DISTILLED & RED WINE VINEGAR], CORN SYRUP, RED WINE, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PECTIN, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES, SALT, BLACK CARROT POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CARAMEL COLOR, TAMARIND, SPICES, CITRIC ACID), BACON (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE AND/OR SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, MAY CONTAIN NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Mini Corn Dogs
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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: Mini Corn Dogs has a BSI of 46.4 while Grilled Cheese Sandwich has a BSI of 86.1. Mini Corn Dogs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mini Corn Dogs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 46.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mini Corn Dogs contains 32.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Grilled Cheese Sandwich contains 31.4g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Mini Corn Dogs provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Grilled Cheese Sandwich provides 1.3g 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.
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