Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Protein Breakfast Sandwich
Buttermilk Biscuit
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Protein Brea... | Buttermilk B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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.
Protein Breakfast Sandwich
Buttermilk Biscuit
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Nutritional Labels
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Protein Breakfast Sandwich
Serving size 99.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
EGG WHITE PATTY (EGG WHITE, CORN STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM), WHOLE WHEAT BAGEL [WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SUGAR, FIBER (SOY, OATS, COTTONSEED, CELLULOSE), WHEAT GLUTEN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: FARINA (WHEAT), YEAST, VINEGAR, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONOGLYCERIDE, MONO- AND DI-GLYCERIDES, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM IODATE, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, ETHOXYLATED MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), AMMONIUM SULFATE, GUAR GUM, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN E (ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, WHEAT BRAN], TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, FLAVORING), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, ENZYMES, ACETIC ACID), SPINACH, NUTLESS BASIL PESTO [CANOLA OIL, BASIL, SPINACH, OLIVE OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GARLIC PUREE, SALT, WHITE PEPPER].
Buttermilk Biscuit
Serving size 64.0 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:
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), BUTTERMILK POWDER, CANE SUGAR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Protein Breakfast Sand...
Vitamins
Minerals
Buttermilk Biscuit
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Protein Breakfast Sandwich
Buttermilk Biscuit
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: Protein Breakfast Sandwich has a BSI of 23.1 while Buttermilk Biscuit, Buttermilk has a BSI of 54.3. Protein Breakfast Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Protein Breakfast Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 23.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Protein Breakfast Sandwich contains 15.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buttermilk Biscuit, Buttermilk contains 45.3g per 100g. Protein Breakfast Sandwich has 30.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Protein Breakfast Sandwich provides 3.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Buttermilk Biscuit, Buttermilk. Protein Breakfast Sandwich provides 1.4g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the breakfast sandwiches, biscuits & meals category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.