Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sausage Grav... | Giant Eagle,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 21.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
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Nutritional Labels
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Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Serving size 189.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.1g 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:
INGREDIENTS: WATER, BISCUIT (BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], BUTTERMILK [CULTURED LOW FAT MILK, FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3], PALM OIL, BISCUIT CONCENTRATE [LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), CALCIUM SULFATE, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, GUAR GUM], SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR]), ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE]), PORK, GRAVY (FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: BLACK PEPPER, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE [A MILK DERIVATIVE], HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [CORN, SOY, AND/OR WHEAT], AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MONO GLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARRAGEENAN, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, COLOR ADDED), CULTURED DEXTROSE, SEASONING (SALT, NATURAL SPICES, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE).
Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 18.0g 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:
PEARS (ASCORBIC & CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PREVENT OXIDATION), BARLEY (WATER, BARLEY), STEEL CUT OATS (WATER, STEEL CUT OATS), CANE SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CINNAMON, AND LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits has a BSI of 72.3 while Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears has a BSI of 53.5. Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits contains 20.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears contains 22.9g per 100g. Sausage Gravy & Biscuits has 2.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears. Giant Eagle, Steel Cut Oats, Barley & Pears provides 3.1g 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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