Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pork Baby Back Ribs
Italian Style Beef Meatballs
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pork Baby Ba... | Italian Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 5.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pork Baby Back Ribs
Italian Style Beef Meatballs
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pork Baby Back Ribs
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
COOKED PORK BACK RIBS, BARBECUE SAUCE (VINEGAR, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, WATER, MOLASSES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICES, ONION, GARLIC, CARAMEL, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, SUNFLOWER OIL), SEASONING (GARLIC, SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER, MUSTARD, CORIANDER, CHIPOTLE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SILICON DIOXIDE), MARINADE (WATER, SALT AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE).
Italian Style Beef Meatballs
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
GROUND BEEF, SAUTEED MIX (RED BELL PEPPER, ONION, GARLIC, SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY, ITALIAN SEASONING [OREGANO, SPICES (INCLUDING MARJORAM), THYME, SAGE], THYME, CRUSHED RED CHILI FLAKES), MILK (MILK, VITAMIN D3), PANKO BREAD CRUMBS (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST), SOYBEAN OIL, LIQUID EGGS (WHOLE EGGS, LESS THAN 2% CITRIC ACID), DEHYDRATED VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, KOSHER SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Pork Baby Back Ribs
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Ingredient Analysis
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Pork Baby Back Ribs
Italian Style Beef Meatballs
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: Pork Baby Back Ribs has a BSI of 15.1 while Italian Style Beef Meatballs has a BSI of 9.3. Italian Style Beef Meatballs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Italian Style Beef Meatballs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 9.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pork Baby Back Ribs contains 5.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Italian Style Beef Meatballs contains 5.9g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Pork Baby Back Ribs provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Italian Style Beef Meatballs. 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 bacon, sausages & ribs category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.