Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Orange Chicken Chow Mein
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Orange Chick... | Portabella B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 105.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 55.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Orange Chicken Chow Mein
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
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Nutritional Labels
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Orange Chicken Chow Mein
Serving size 368.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 46.0g 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:
COOKED NOODLES (NOODLES [ENRICHED UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGGS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SOYBEAN OIL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW #5 AND #6], WATER), ORANGE SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, VINEGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER), CHICKEN BREAST AND THIGH FRITTERS (CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES. BREADED WITH BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, PALM OIL, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED YEAST, SUGAR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]. BREADED WITH ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], YELLOW CORN FLOUR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR. BATTERED WITH WATER, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, CELLULOSE GUM [SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE], SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM ALGINATE, NATURAL FLAVORS. PREDUSTED WITH ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT AND DURUM FLOURS [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], GARLIC POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, SALT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR), GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN ONION, SESAME SEEDS.
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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:
PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, WATER, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT), SPICES, EGG WHITE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Orange Chicken Chow Mein
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Ingredient Analysis
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Orange Chicken Chow Mein
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Food Tags
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Orange Chicken Chow Mein Tags
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Data Quality
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About Our Food Data
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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: Orange Chicken Chow Mein has a BSI of 100.0 while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has a BSI of 53.1. Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Orange Chicken Chow Mein contains 28.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella contains 19.7g per 100g. Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has 8.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Orange Chicken Chow Mein provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella. 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.
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