Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
White Corn Meal
C.A. PromesaHigh Protein Textured Vegetable Protein
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | White Corn Meal | High Protein... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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White Corn Meal
High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein
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Nutritional Labels
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White Corn Meal
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 22.0g 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:
PRECOOKED WHITE CORN MEAL ENRICHED (NIACIN, IRON, RIBOFLAVIN, TIAMIN AND FOLIC ACID).
High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein
Serving size 24.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
DEFATTED SOY FLOUR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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White Corn Meal
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Minerals
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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: White Corn Meal has a BSI of 43.3 while High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein has a BSI of 5.4. High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
White Corn Meal contains 80.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein contains 29.2g per 100g. High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein has 50.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
White Corn Meal provides 6.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 16.7g in High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein. High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein provides 10.0g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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 flours & corn meal category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.