Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Extra Cheese Pizza
Topco Associates, Inc.Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza
Mama Cozzi's Pizza KitchenComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Ext... | Pepperoni Ch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Original Extra Cheese Pizza
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Extra Cheese Pizza
Serving size 145.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.0g 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:
CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, SUGAR, BAKING POWDER [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE], SALT, VINEGAR, DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES], CULTURED WHEY, ENRICHMENT [FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, WHEAT FLOUR, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SOY LECITHIN [PROCESSING AID]), LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID).
Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza
Serving size 146.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 35.0g 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:
CRUST: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, PALM OIL, MALT EXTRACT, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTER OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GUAR GUM, ACTIVE MALT FLOUR, CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYME, L-CYSTEINE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, METHYLCELLULOSE. TOPPINGS: SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SEASONING [SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PARMESAN CHEESE {PASTEURIZED CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}], SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM), LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF (PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SODIUM ASCORBATE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Original Extra Cheese Pizza has a BSI of 65.8 while Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni has a BSI of 77.1. Original Extra Cheese Pizza has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Extra Cheese Pizza appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 65.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Extra Cheese Pizza contains 24.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni contains 28.8g per 100g. Original Extra Cheese Pizza has 3.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Extra Cheese Pizza provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni. 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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