Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pizza
Kingston Marketing CoPepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni
Mama Cozzi's Pizza KitchenComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pizza | Pepperoni Ch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 19.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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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.
Pizza
Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni
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Nutritional Labels
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Pizza
Serving size 159.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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 WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, PALM OIL, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, BREAD CRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT), YEAST, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (WHEAT FLOUR, DATEM, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE), CITRIC ACID. SAUCE: TOMATO SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, FLAVORING, SOYBEAN OIL, OLIVE OIL. ITALIAN SAUSAGE: PORK, SPICES, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, FLAVORINGS, PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. LOW MOISTURE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING). PROVOLONE CHEESE: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES. PEPPERONI: PORK, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID. RED YELLOW, AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, RED ONION, CHEESE BLEND: PARMESAN, ROMANO MADE FROM COW'S MILK, AND ASIAGO, CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CELLULOSE POWDER (TO PREVENT CAKING), POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PROTECT FLAVOR). SEASONING: DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICE.
Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni
Serving size 146.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 35.0g 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 WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, PALM OIL, MALT EXTRACT, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTER OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GUAR GUM, ACTIVE MALT FLOUR, CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYME, L-CYSTEINE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, METHYLCELLULOSE. TOPPINGS: SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SEASONING [SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PARMESAN CHEESE {PASTEURIZED CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}], SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM), LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF (PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SODIUM ASCORBATE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Pizza 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: Pizza has a BSI of 65.3 while Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni has a BSI of 77.1. Pizza has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pizza appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 65.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pizza contains 22.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni contains 28.8g per 100g. Pizza has 6.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pizza provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni. 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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