Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pretzel Hot Dog
The Kroger Co.Battered Cheddar Nuggets
Mccain Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pretzel Hot Dog | Battered Che... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 19.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pretzel Hot Dog vs Battered Cheddar Nuggets: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pretzel Hot Dog has very high impact (BSI 62.3) compared to Battered Cheddar Nuggets's low impact (BSI 9.5). Pretzel Hot Dog contains 28.0g more carbs per serving. Battered Cheddar Nuggets is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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.
Pretzel Hot Dog
Battered Cheddar Nuggets
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pretzel Hot Dog
Serving size 119.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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:
PRETZEL ROLL (ENRICHED FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, BROWN SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING [PALM OIL], SALT, YEAST, WHITE VINEGAR, MALT, BICARBONATES AND CARBONATES OF SODA). CHICKEN HOT DOG (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRATE).
Battered Cheddar Nuggets
Serving size 28.0 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:
CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR], SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY (MILK), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, SPICE [CONTAINS MUSTARD], YEAST EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, ANNATTO COLOR, BUTTER OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK), WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OILS (SOYBEAN OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, WHEY (MILK), METHYLCELLULOSE, SUGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SODIUM ALGINATE, WHEAT STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1, DEXTROSE, RED 40, SPICES, YELLOW 5, SOY FLOUR, IODIZED SALT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, EGGS, NONFAT MILK.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Pretzel Hot Dog
Vitamins
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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: Pretzel Hot Dog has a BSI of 62.3 while Battered Cheddar Nuggets has a BSI of 9.5. Battered Cheddar Nuggets has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Battered Cheddar Nuggets appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 9.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pretzel Hot Dog contains 28.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Battered Cheddar Nuggets contains 21.4g per 100g. Battered Cheddar Nuggets has 7.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pretzel Hot Dog provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Battered Cheddar Nuggets. Battered Cheddar Nuggets provides 2.8g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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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