Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy
Hormel Foods CorporationThin Sliced Smoked Beef
Iga, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sliced Roast... | Thin Sliced ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 18.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy
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Nutritional Labels
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Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy
Serving size 140.0 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:
INGREDIENTS: FULLY COOKED ROAST BEEF (PRIOR TO COOKING, INJECTED UP TO 20% WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES. RUBBED WITH CARAMEL COLOR.), GRAVY (WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, WHEY [MILK], WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, ONION POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE).
Thin Sliced Smoked Beef
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
BEEF CONTAINS UP TO 15% OF A FLAVORING SOLUTION OF WATER, SALT. LESS THAN 2% OF: DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, NATURAL FLAVORING, SPICES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy
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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: Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy has a BSI of 5.8 while Thin Sliced Smoked Beef has a BSI of 1.9. Thin Sliced Smoked Beef has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Thin Sliced Smoked Beef appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy contains 2.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Thin Sliced Smoked Beef contains 1.8g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Thin Sliced Smoked Beef. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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