Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Root Vegetable Cake
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Inc.Sausage Patties
Quorn Foods Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Root Vegetab... | Sausage Patties |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Root Vegetable Cake
Sausage Patties
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Nutritional Labels
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Root Vegetable Cake
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
CARROTS, POTATOES, COOKED QUINOA (QUINOA, WATER), RUTABAGA, CELERY, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, BEETS, POTATO FLAKES, SWEET POTATOES, DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), LEEKS, SALT, PARSLEY, ROASTED GARLIC, VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR (YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVORING, ONION POWDER, LACTIC ACID, SUGAR), ROSEMARY, BLACK PEPPER.
Sausage Patties
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
MYCOPROTEIN (45%), REHYDRATED EGG WHITE, TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN [WHEAT FLOUR, SODIUM ALGINATE (STABILIZER)], ONIONS, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEINS, SEASONING [YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SUGAR, WHITE & BLACK PEPPER, MARJORAM, ONION, SAGE, NUTMEG, ROASTED BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, CORIANDER, GARLIC, CARAWAY, SPICE & HERB EXTRACTS (NUTMEG, MARJORAM, PEPPER, GINGER), PIMENTO, CARDAMOM, GINGER, BAY, MACE], NATURAL FLAVOR FROM NON MEAT SOURCES, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF TAPIOCA STARCH, PEA FIBER, PEA STARCH, DRIED SAGE, ROASTED BARLEY MALT EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Root Vegetable Cake
Vitamins
Minerals
Sausage Patties
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Root Vegetable Cake
Sausage Patties
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: Root Vegetable Cake has a BSI of 15.7 while Sausage Patties has a BSI of 3.9. Sausage Patties has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sausage Patties appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Root Vegetable Cake contains 17.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sausage Patties contains 10.8g per 100g. Sausage Patties has 6.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Root Vegetable Cake provides 3.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.4g in Sausage Patties. Sausage Patties provides 1.9g 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 vegetarian frozen meats category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.