Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyPork Tocino
Martin Purefoods CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Philly Chees... | Pork Tocino |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 59.0g | 14.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese
Serving size 213.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 51.1g 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:
BREAD (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, SALT, YEAST, DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, ENZYMES], NON FAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN), DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, ENZYMES], NON FAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN), GRILLED SEASONED ANGUS BEEF AND MODIFIED FOOD STARCH STRIPS, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED (ANGUS BEEF, WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SPICES, VINEGAR), SAUCE (WATER, CHEESE SAUCE MIX [A DEHYDRATED BLEND OF WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BUTTER, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CARRAGEENAN, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), ANNATTO (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, XANTHAN GUM)], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, METHYLCELLULOSE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, ANNATTO CHEESE COLOR [WATER, NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO SEEDS]), YELLOW CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CARAMELIZED ONION (YELLOW ONION, SUGAR, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE), FIRE ROASTED GREEN PEPPERS, LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), REDUCED FAT PROVOLONE CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, SMOKE FLAVOR), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR
Pork Tocino
Serving size 112.0 Gg
% 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:
PORK, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, BEET POWDER, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, FLAVORING, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, PINEAPPLE JUICE POWDER (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS AND PINEAPPLE JUICE), SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SHERRY WINE POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, SHERRY WINE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE, A PRESERVATIVE) ANNATTO COLOR AND SODIUM NITRITE.
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: Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese has a BSI of 100.0 while Pork Tocino has a BSI of 26.8. Pork Tocino has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pork Tocino appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 26.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese contains 27.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pork Tocino contains 12.5g per 100g. Pork Tocino has 15.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Pork Tocino. 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 frozen meats category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.