Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links has less impact on blood sugar than Smoked Pork Hocks

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links

Smoked Pork Hocks

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links
BSI: 6 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 6.0g Raises blood sugar 12.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 3.0g Digestible carbs 6.0
Protein 16.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 18.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 6

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

Smoked Pork Hocks
BSI: 27 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 14.0g Raises blood sugar 28.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 14.0g Digestible carbs 28.0
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 27

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

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links

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Other Meats Beyond Meat, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links, Sweet Italian Style

Smoked Pork Hocks

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Other Meats Villari Brothers Branded

Full Food Name

Smoked Pork Hocks

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Sweet Italia... Smoked Pork ...
Carbs 6.0g 14.0g
Sugars 0.0g 0g
Fiber 3.0g 0g
Protein 16.0g 0.0g
Fat 18.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links

Serving size 100.0 GRMg

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.0g 23%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 540.0mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 16.0g 32%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
Iron 4.0mg 22%
Potassium 240.0mg 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, PEA PROTEIN+, REFINED COCONUT OIL, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, BROWN RICE PROTEIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, POTATO STARCH, FABA BEAN PROTEIN, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR, SALT, APPLE FIBER. CALCIUM ALGINATE CASING.

Smoked Pork Hocks

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 54.9mg 18%
Sodium 310.2mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g

* 14.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Iron 0.7mg 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:

CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE SODIUM NITRITE

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Sweet Italian Style Be...

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 22% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Smoked Pork Hocks

Minerals

Iron 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.

Sweet Italian Style Beyond ...

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 4 more

Smoked Pork Hocks

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Sweet Italian Style Beyond Sausage Plant Based Links Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Smoked Pork Hocks Tags

✨ Clean Machine
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 Beyond Meat, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2664533

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Brand Villari Brothers
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 360594

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