Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pepperoni Pizza | Cheese Pizza |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 47.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Pizza
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Nutritional Labels
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Pepperoni Pizza
Serving size 147.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 41.9g 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 FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, BAKING POWDER (CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SOY FLOUR. SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES), SEASONING BLEND (MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICE, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% GUAR GUM, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, BEET POWDER [COLOR], SOY FLOUR), SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH. MOZZARELLA CHEESE BLEND: MOZZARELLA CHEESE SUBSTITUTE (WATER, PALM OIL, RENNET CASEIN [MILK PROTEIN], SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], ENRICHMENT BLEND [MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC OXIDE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN B12], LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES]), IMITATION MOZZARELLA CHEESE (WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, RENNET CASEIN [MILK PROTEIN], SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]). PEPPERONI: PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID. MAY ALSO CONTAIN 2% OR LESS OF SPICES, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ASCORBATE, WATER, GARLIC POWDER.
Cheese Pizza
Serving size 96.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, SALT, BAKING POWDER (STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), DOUGH CONDITIONER (FLOUR, CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, L-CYSTEINE, FUNGAL PROTEASE, FUNGAL AMYLASE, SORBIC ACID). CHEESE: LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), NON-FAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, FLAVORS, SODIUM PROPIONATE (ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE). PIZZA SAUCE: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), CRUSHED TOMATOES (WATER, CONCENTRATED CRUSHED TOMATOES), SUGAR, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, DISTILLED VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, RED LAKE #40.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Cheese Pizza
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Ingredient Analysis
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Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Pizza
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: Pepperoni Pizza has a BSI of 86.8 while Cheese Pizza has a BSI of 52.5. Cheese Pizza has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Pizza appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 52.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pepperoni Pizza contains 32.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Pizza contains 30.2g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Pepperoni Pizza provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.1g in Cheese Pizza. 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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