Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Whitefish Smoked Meat
Beaver Street Fisheries Inc.Tilapia Florentine
Beaver Street Fisheries Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Whitefish Sm... | Tilapia Flor... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 4.1g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 19.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Whitefish Smoked Meat vs Tilapia Florentine: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Tilapia Florentine has very high impact (BSI 72.0) compared to Whitefish Smoked Meat's minimal impact (BSI 3.7). Tilapia Florentine contains 38.0g more carbs per serving, Tilapia Florentine provides 3.1g more fiber. Whitefish Smoked Meat is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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.
Whitefish Smoked Meat
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Whitefish Smoked Meat
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
SMOKED WHITEFISH (LAKE WHITEFISH, WHITING, SALT, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL (OR COTTONSEED OIL (DURING PASSOVER)), WATER, EGG YOLKS, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, EDTA AS A PRESERVATIVE), AND LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% POTASSIUM SORBATE AS A PRESERVATIVE, NISIN PREPARATION (NISIN, SALT).
Tilapia Florentine
Serving size 226.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.9g 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:
TILAPIA, CHOPPED SPINACH, ROASTED GARLIC PARMESAN BUTTER SAUCE (NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED], COCONUT OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CULTURE, ENZYMES], SALT, DEHYRDATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY SOLIDS, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, PARSLEY, SODIUM CASEINATE [A MILK DERIVATIVE], ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC, AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED AS A PROCESSING AID], CREAM CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM , SALT, STABILIZERS [XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN & GUAR GUM]), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE AND DEXTROSE [ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING]), HEAVY CREAM (CREAM AND LESS THAN 2% OF [MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARRAGEENAN, POLYSORBATE 80, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM ADDED AS EMULSIFIERS AND STABILIZERS]), RED PEPPERS (DICED RED PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), OLIVE OIL BLEND (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]), GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTICAKING AGENT], CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVES]), KOSHER SALT, WHOLE LEAF BASIL, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, PENNE PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH IRON {FERROUS SULFATE} AND B VITAMINS {NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}]), BUTTER BACON SAUCE (NATURAL FLAVORS, SWEET CREAM, COCONUT OIL, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST, SODIUM CASEINATE, YEAST EXTRACT).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Whitefish Smoked Meat has a BSI of 3.7 while Tilapia Florentine has a BSI of 72.0. Whitefish Smoked Meat has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Whitefish Smoked Meat appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Whitefish Smoked Meat contains 5.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tilapia Florentine contains 18.1g per 100g. Whitefish Smoked Meat has 12.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Whitefish Smoked Meat provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Tilapia Florentine. 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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