Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Soup
Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Soup | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 12.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Soup
Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup
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Nutritional Labels
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Soup
Serving size 245.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 9.0g 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:
CHICKEN BROTH, WHITE CHICKEN MEAT (COOKED WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), CARROTS, ENRICHED PASTA (DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, EGG WHITE, WHOLE EGG, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON] THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CELERY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, ASCORBIC ACID, SPICE, BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR).
Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup
Serving size 245.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 17.0g 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:
WATER, POTATOES, CLAM MEAT, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CELERY, ONIONS, SALT, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CREAM, SUGAR, CLAM BASE (COOKED CLAMS, SALT, FLAVORINGS, UNSALTED BUTTER [CREAM, FLAVORING], POTATO FLOUR), CLAM EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CARRAGEENAN, PARSLEY FLAKES, ONION POWDER, SPICE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Soup
Traditional New England Sty...
Food Tags
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Soup Tags
Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup Tags
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: Soup has a BSI of 20.0 while Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup, Traditional has a BSI of 35.7. Soup has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Soup appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 20.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Soup contains 4.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup, Traditional contains 7.8g per 100g. Soup has 2.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Soup provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.4g in Traditional New England Style Clam Chowder Soup, Traditional. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the canned soup category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.