Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Strawberry Ice Cream
Shepherd's Pie
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Strawberry I... | Shepherd's Pie |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 89.0g | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 67.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.9g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 24.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Strawberry Ice Cream
Shepherd's Pie
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Strawberry Ice Cream
Serving size 210.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.9g 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:
ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS: MILK, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, STRAWBERRY PUREE (SUGAR, WATER, STRAWBERRIES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK, STABILIZER (GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), MOCHI DOUGH INGREDIENTS: CANE SUGAR, WATER, SWEET RICE FLOUR, EGG WHITES, CORN STARCH, ENZYME, BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), CITRIC ACID
Shepherd's Pie
Serving size 226.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.1g 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:
PIE CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING [PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL WITH DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE], WATER, SUGAR, SALT), FILLING (GROUND BEEF, CREAMED CORN [CORN, WATER, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT], CORN [WATER, SUGAR, SALT], DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SALT, GARLIC, NUTMEG, BLACK PEPPER), MASHED POTATOES (SKIM MILK, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], WHOLE MILK, SALT, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE [TO MAINTAIN COLOR], POTASSIUM SORBATE [TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS], SPICE), GARNISH (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], PARSLEY).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Strawberry Ice Cream
Minerals
Shepherd's Pie
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Strawberry Ice Cream
Shepherd's Pie
Food Tags
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Strawberry Ice Cream 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: Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry has a BSI of 100.0 while Shepherd's Pie has a BSI of 60.5. Shepherd's Pie has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shepherd's Pie appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 60.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry contains 42.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shepherd's Pie contains 15.0g per 100g. Shepherd's Pie has 27.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Shepherd's Pie. 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 other frozen desserts category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.