Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Traditional Breakfast Sausage Links
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Traditional ... | Hickory Smok... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 30.0g |
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.
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.
Traditional Breakfast Sausage Links
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Traditional Breakfast Sausage Links
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
PORK , CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SILICON DIOXIDE, CULTURED CORN SUGAR, GROUND RED PEPPER. ENCASED IN COLLAGEN CASING.
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
PORK BELLIES, WATER, ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT (POTASSIUM LACTATE, WATER, SODIUM DIACETATE), SEASONING (SALT, PAPRIKA & OTHER SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATA SUGAR, SOY FLOUR, ONION & GARLIC, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, CALCIUM STEARATE & TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE [TO PREVENT CAKING]), CURE (SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL [TO PREVENT CAKING], SODIUM BICARBONATE [BUFFER]), SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, CURE (SALT, SODIUM NITRITE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL & SODIUM BICARBINATE [PROCESSING AIDS], RED #3) SODIUM ERYTHORBATE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Traditional Breakfast ...
Minerals
Hickory Smoked Bacon, ...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.
Traditional Breakfast Sausa...
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smoke...
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: Traditional Breakfast Sausage Links, Traditional has a BSI of 1.9 while Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq has a BSI of 1.8. Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Traditional Breakfast Sausage Links, Traditional contains 1.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq contains 1.8g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Traditional Breakfast Sausage Links, Traditional provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smokey Bbq. 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 bacon, sausages & ribs category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.