Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Traditional Flatbread Pizza
Giant Eagle, Inc.Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza
Mama Cozzi's Pizza KitchenComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Traditional ... | Pepperoni Ch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Traditional Flatbread Pizza
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Nutritional Labels
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Traditional Flatbread Pizza
Serving size 112.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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:
CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, YEAST), SAUCE (WATER, TOMATOES, FRUCTOSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MOLASSES [REFINERY SYRUP, CANE MOLASSES, CANE CARAMEL COLOR], SALT, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING SMOKE, GARLIC POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR [SULFITES], XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR), CHEESES (WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]), SEASONED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, SEASONING [NATURAL FLAVOR {CONTAINS TORULA YEAST}], SODIUM PHOSPHATE), ROASTED RED ONIONS, COOKED BACON (PORK CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), BUFFALO SEASONING (HOT SAUCE POWDER [AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH], SALT, SUGAR, SPICE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CORN STARCH, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS INCLUDING GRILL, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA), PARSLEY.
Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza
Serving size 146.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 35.0g 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:
CRUST: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, PALM OIL, MALT EXTRACT, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTER OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GUAR GUM, ACTIVE MALT FLOUR, CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYME, L-CYSTEINE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, METHYLCELLULOSE. TOPPINGS: SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SEASONING [SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PARMESAN CHEESE {PASTEURIZED CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}], SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM), LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF (PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SODIUM ASCORBATE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food 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: Traditional Flatbread Pizza has a BSI of 44.4 while Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni has a BSI of 77.1. Traditional Flatbread Pizza has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Traditional Flatbread Pizza appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Traditional Flatbread Pizza contains 21.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni contains 28.8g per 100g. Traditional Flatbread Pizza has 7.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Traditional Flatbread Pizza provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pepperoni. 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.
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