Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Plant Based Meat Balls has less impact on blood sugar than Sliced Italian Saus'ge

Sliced Italian Saus'ge

Plant Based Meat Balls

Sliced Italian Saus'ge
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 6.0g Raises blood sugar 12.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 4.0g Digestible carbs 8.0
Protein 9.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 8

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Plant Based Meat Balls
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 120.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 5.0g Raises blood sugar 10.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -7.9
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.1
Protein 19.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 22.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Sliced Italian Saus'ge

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Vegetarian Frozen Meats Pinnacle Foods Group Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Sliced Italian Saus'ge, Sliced Italian

Plant Based Meat Balls

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Vegetarian Frozen Meats Star Markets Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Plant Based Meat Balls

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Sliced Itali... Plant Based ...
Carbs 6.0g 5.0g
Sugars 1.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 4.0g
Protein 9.0g 19.0g
Fat 6.0g 22.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Sliced Italian Saus'ge

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 409.9mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 39.8mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 240.2mg 5%

* 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:

WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL SHORTENING, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, 2% OR LESS OF: METHYLCELLULOSE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, POTATO STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, FENNEL, PAPRIKA, SPICES, SMOKE FLAVOR, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Plant Based Meat Balls

Serving size 120.0 Gg

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22.0g 28%
Saturated Fat 12.0g 60%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 470.4mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 19.0g 38%
Calcium 120.0mg 9%
Iron 3.0mg 17%
Potassium 128.4mg 3%

* 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:

WATER, PEA PROTEIN, REFINED COCONUT OIL, RICE BRAN OIL, METHYLCELLULOSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, COLOR (APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, RED BEET JUICE, PURPLE CORN JUICE), ONION, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, CITRUS FIBER (ORANGE, LEMON), GARLIC, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Sliced Italian Saus'ge

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 16% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Plant Based Meat Balls

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 14% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Sliced Italian Saus'ge

Total Ingredients
20
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 6 more

Plant Based Meat Balls

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 7 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Sliced Italian Saus'ge Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride

Plant Based Meat Balls Tags

🟢 Low Key Load
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Pinnacle Foods Group Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2168333

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Brand Star Markets Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2377528

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