Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Franks, Original
Target StoresLight Hot Dog
Supervalu, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Fra... | Light Hot Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Original Franks, Original vs Light Hot Dog: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Light Hot Dog has moderate impact (BSI 27.5) compared to Original Franks, Original's low impact (BSI 5.7). Light Hot Dog contains 15.0g more carbs per serving, Light Hot Dog provides 4.0g more fiber. Original Franks, 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.
Original Franks, Original
Light Hot Dog
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Original Franks, Original
Serving size 42.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, CORN SYRUP, WATER, 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, BEEF, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, PAPRIKA, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA.
Light Hot Dog
Serving size 43.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHITE WHEAT FIBER, WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST NUTRIENTS (CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONOGLYCERIDES), GUAR GUM, SUGAR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (A PRESERVATIVE), VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Original Franks, Original
Vitamins
Minerals
Light Hot Dog
Vitamins
Minerals
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Original Franks, Original Tags
No tags available for this food
Light Hot Dog Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Original Franks, Original
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Light Hot Dog
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
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 Franks, Original has a BSI of 5.7 while Light Hot Dog has a BSI of 27.5. Original Franks, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Franks, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Franks, Original contains 7.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Light Hot Dog contains 41.9g per 100g. Original Franks, Original has 34.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Franks, Original provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 9.3g in Light Hot Dog. Light Hot Dog provides 9.3g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the sausages, hotdogs & brats category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.