Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

✅ Less blood sugar impact

Smoked Hot Beef Sausage

BSI: 2 - Low Impact

Original Bratwurst

BSI: 7 - Low Impact
Nash Finch Company Branded Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats
Arnold Meats Inc. Branded Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Smoked Hot B... Original Bra...
Carbs 1.0g 4.0g
Sugars 1.0g 2.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0g
Protein 12.0g 14.0g
Fat 19.0g 18.0g

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.

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Smoked Hot Beef Sausage

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Smoked Hot Beef Sausage

Serving size 75.0 GRMg

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.0g 24%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Trans Fat 1.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 69.8mg 23%
Sodium 669.8mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 12.0g 24%
Calcium 9.0mg 1%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 162.0mg 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:

BEEF, BEEF HEARTS, WATER, SALT, FLAVORINGS, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHROBATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM NITRITE, PORK CASINGS.

Original Bratwurst

Serving size 78.0 Gg

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.0g 23%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 64.7mg 22%
Sodium 759.7mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Potassium 180.2mg 4%

* 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:

PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLEORESIN CAPSICUM, SUGAR, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING), CALCIUM STEARATE (ANTI-CAKING), CORN OIL (PROCESSING AID).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Smoked Hot Beef Sausage

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 15% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Original Bratwurst

Minerals

Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Smoked Hot Beef Sausage

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Original Bratwurst

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 6 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.

Smoked Hot Beef Sausage Tags

Original Bratwurst Tags

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 Arnold Meats Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2632210

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Brand Nash Finch Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2120998

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Frequently Asked Questions

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