Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Crab Cakes, Original
Seafood America LlcMac N' Mamas
Mamamancini's Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Cra... | Mac N' Mamas |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 70.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 20.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Original Crab Cakes, Original vs Mac N' Mamas: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Mac N' Mamas has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Original Crab Cakes, Original's high impact (BSI 34.7). Mac N' Mamas contains 51.0g more carbs per serving, Mac N' Mamas provides 3.0g more fiber. Original Crab Cakes, Original 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.
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Original Crab Cakes, Original
Serving size 71.0 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:
CRABMEAT, CRAB SURIMI, FISH PROTEIN ([POLLOCK AND/OR WHITING], WATER, WHEAT STARCH, SUGAR, SORBITOL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, MIRIN WINE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVOR, GEL FIBER, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE), CELERY, FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), BREAD CRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, CONTAIN LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, SPICE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ONIONS, SEASONING (MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES, (INCLUDING CELERY SEED), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, DEXTROSE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SOYBEAN OIL, PAPRIKA, ONION POWDER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CELLULOSE GUM, CELLULOSE POWDER, SILICONE DIOXIDE), CRACKER MEAL (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUNFLOWER OIL), BATTER (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT), GREEN PEPPERS, NISIN, NATURAL ROSEMARY EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE.
Mac N' Mamas
Serving size 283.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 60.0g 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:
PENNE (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), ITALIAN STYLE TOMATO MEAT SAUCE (ITALIAN PLUM TOMATOES [PEELED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, BASIL, SALT, CITRIC ACID], GROUND BEEF, BREADCRUMBS [UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT], PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHOLE EGGS, ONION, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, BASIL, PARSLEY, SALT, PEPPER, BAY LEAVES), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), RICOTTA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, WHEY, MILK-FAT, SALT, VINEGAR, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM].
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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Food 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 Crab Cakes, Original has a BSI of 34.7 while Mac N' Mamas has a BSI of 100.0. Original Crab Cakes, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Crab Cakes, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 34.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Crab Cakes, Original contains 26.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mac N' Mamas contains 24.7g per 100g. Mac N' Mamas has 2.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Crab Cakes, Original provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Mac N' Mamas. 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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