Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Cheese Nuggets
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30#
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Che... | Cheddar Chee... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 2.2g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.8g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 6.6g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 8.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Original Cheese Nuggets
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30#
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Original Cheese Nuggets
Serving size 100.0 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:
CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES & ANNATTO {COLOR}). BATTERED WITH WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG WHITES, YELLOW 5 AND RED 40. BREADED WITH BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, WHEY, CANOLA OIL. BREADED WITH BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CORN STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST. BATTERED WITH WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), XANTHAN GUM, SALT, AND SPICE EXTRACT.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30#
Serving size 51.6 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.4g 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:
CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE FLOUR, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Original Cheese Nuggets
Vitamins
Minerals
Cheddar Cheese Sauce C...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Original Cheese Nuggets
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Food Tags
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Original Cheese Nuggets 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: Original Cheese Nuggets has a BSI of 47.1 while Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30# has a BSI of 4.2. Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30# has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30# appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 4.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Cheese Nuggets contains 26.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30# contains 4.2g per 100g. Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30# has 21.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Cheese Nuggets provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cheddar Cheese Sauce Clean Label 6/5# 30#. Original Cheese Nuggets provides 1.0g 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 cheese/cheese substitutes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.