Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza
Four Cheese Pasta Melt
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pepperoni Or... | Four Cheese ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza
Four Cheese Pasta Melt
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Nutritional Labels
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Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza
Serving size 151.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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 UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT), SUGAR, SALT, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR. TOPPINGS: LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SEASONING [SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PARMESAN CHEESE {PASTEURIZED CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}], SPICES, GARLIC POWDER), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), GARNISH (GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE [PARMESAN CHEESE {PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}], GRATED ROMANO CHEESE {ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}], DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICE).
Four Cheese Pasta Melt
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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:
EGG NOODLE (SEMOLINA, DURUM FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH IRON, FERROUS SULFATE], B VITAMINS [NIACIN, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGGS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), BLENDED OIL (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), PIZZA SAUCE (TOMATO SALSA [VINE-RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID], WATER, ONION, TOMATO PASTE [SALT, CITRIC ACID], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC [GARLIC, WATER], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BASIL, SALT, SUGAR, PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER, ITALIAN SEASONING [OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE]), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]), BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza
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Food Tags
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Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza Tags
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Data Quality
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About Our Food Data
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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 Original Crust Pizza, Pepperoni has a BSI of 82.8 while Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese has a BSI of 50.3. Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza, Pepperoni contains 29.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese contains 19.3g per 100g. Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese has 10.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza, Pepperoni provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the other deli category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.