Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini
Safeway Fresh Foods, LlcChicken Dunks
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pepperoni, C... | Chicken Dunks |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 32.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 36.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini vs Chicken Dunks: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Chicken Dunks has extremely high impact (BSI 86.6) compared to Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini's high impact (BSI 38.2). Chicken Dunks contains 23.0g more carbs per serving. Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini 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.
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini
Serving size 103.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
COLBY JACK CHEESE (COLBY AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESES [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR]), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED GRANULATED GARLIC, SODIUM NITRITE, CITRIC ACID, BHA, BHT), CROSTINI CRACKER (WHEAT FLOUR, HIGH OLEIC, SUNFLOWER OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, BREWER'S YEAST, WHEAT MALT).
Chicken Dunks
Serving size 177.0 MLg
% 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:
FRUIT PUNCH FLAVORED JUICE DRINK BLEND FROM CONCENTRATE - FILTERED WATER; SUGAR; PEAR AND GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATES; CITRIC ACID; ORANGE, APPLE, AND PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATES; NATURAL FLAVOR. FULLY COOKED BREADED NUGGET- SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES - (NUGGET SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES - WHITE CHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM DIACETATE, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, FLAVOR. BREADING - WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, EGG WHITES, WHEY [FROM MILK], SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, PAPRIKA [COLOR], ONION POWDER, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, CELERY SEED EXTRACT. BATTER - BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CARAMEL COLOR. SEASONING BLEND - ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID), SPICES, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, EXTRACTIVES OF CELERY SEED. BROWNED IN SOYBEAN OIL.) KETCHUP WITH STARCH ADDED - WATER, TOMATO PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUCROSE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR. STRAWBERRY FLAVOR CANDY WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS - DEXTROSE, SUGAR, MALIC ACID, AND LESS THAN 2% OF CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARNAUBA WAX, COLOR ADDED, RED 40 LAKE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini has a BSI of 38.2 while Chicken Dunks has a BSI of 86.6. Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 38.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini contains 20.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Dunks contains 24.9g per 100g. Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini has 4.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crostini provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Chicken Dunks. 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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