What are Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs food comparisons?

Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

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Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Flame Broiled 100% Beef Meatballs, Beef vs Italian Style Bite Size Meatballs, Classic Flame Broiled

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flame Broile... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Flame Broiled 100% Beef Meatballs, Beef	89g	5.7	281	5.6	1.1	2.2	22.5	14.6
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • QUAKER MAID MEATS, INC. Italian Style Bite Size Meatballs, Classic Flame Broiled	85g	7.5	212	5.9	2.4	1.2	14.1	15.3

Fully Cooked Homestyle Meatballs, Homestyle vs Italian Style Jumbo Beef Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • QUAKER MAID MEATS, INC. Fully Cooked Homestyle Meatballs, Homestyle	85g	7.5	235	5.9	2.4	1.2	16.5	14.1
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • SIMEKS, INC. Italian Style Jumbo Beef Meatballs	57g	3.7	316	5.3	—	1.8	22.8	19.3

Italian Style Gluten Free Meatballs, Italian Style vs Fully Cooked Homestyle Meatballs, Homestyle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Italian Style Gluten Free Meatballs	85g	7.4	294	5.9	1.2	1.2	23.5	15.3
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • QUAKER MAID MEATS, INC. Fully Cooked Homestyle Meatballs, Homestyle	85g	7.5	235	5.9	2.4	1.2	16.5	14.1

Big Y, Italian Style Meatballs vs Fully Cooked Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Big Y, Itali... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Big Y, Italian Style Meatballs	85g	7.4	282	5.9	1.2	1.2	22.4	16.5
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Fully Cooked Meatballs, Italian Style	85g	7.4	294	5.9	—	1.2	22.4	16.5

Papa C's Country Style Sausage Patties, Hot vs Homestyle Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Papa C's Cou... Food 1 Food 1 • O.K. FOODS, INC Papa C's Country Style Sausage Patties, Hot	43g	1.8	465	2.3	—	—	46.5	9.3
Homestyle Me... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Homestyle Meatballs	35g	0.0	686	14.3	2.9	14.3	54.3	37.1

Authentic Pork Back Bacon vs Homestyle Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Authentic Po... Food 1 Food 1 • RJ BALSON AND SON Authentic Pork Back Bacon	50g	3.7	160	4.0	2.0	—	26.0	14.0
Homestyle Me... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Homestyle Meatballs	85g	9.4	271	7.1	1.2	1.2	18.8	15.3

Original Breakfast Sausage Patties vs Breakfast Sausage Mini Meatballs, Breakfast Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Original Breakfast Sausage Patties	32g	1.9	312	3.1	—	—	25.0	15.6
Breakfast Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • SIMEKS, INC. Breakfast Sausage Mini Meatballs	56g	3.7	304	3.6	1.8	—	23.2	17.9

Fully Cooked Sausage Links vs Quesadilla Chicken Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS & HARRIS ASSOC. INC. Fully Cooked Sausage Links	54g	5.6	315	5.6	1.9	—	27.8	13.0
Quesadilla C... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Quesadilla Chicken Meatballs	85g	7.6	165	5.9	1.2	1.2	8.2	15.3

Organic Beef Meatballs, Italian Style vs Meatballs & Sauce Beef & Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce, Meatballs & Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Beef... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Beef Meatballs, Italian Style	85g	9.2	282	7.1	—	1.2	17.7	23.5
Meatballs & ... Food 2 Food 2 • SOVOS BRANDS INTERMEDIATE, INC. Meatballs & Sauce Beef & Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce	151g	13.5	146	5.3	2.0	0.7	10.6	7.3

Quinoa & Kale Turkey Meatballs, Quinoa & Kale Turkey vs Swedish Style Meatballs, Swedish Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa & Kal... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Quinoa & Kale Turkey Meatballs	85g	11.5	129	8.2	2.4	1.2	4.7	15.3
Swedish Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Swedish Style Meatballs	85g	11.2	282	8.2	1.2	1.2	21.2	16.5

Bar B Q Pork Ribs With Corky's Original Bar B Q Sauce vs Italian Style Oven Baked Chicken, Pork & Beef Meatballs With Italian Style Spices & Romano Cheese Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bar B Q Pork... Food 1 Food 1 • CORKY'S FOOD MANUFACTURING, LP Bar B Q Pork Ribs With Corky's Original Bar B Q Sauce	140g	33.2	157	13.6	10.7	1.4	8.6	6.4
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Italian Style Oven Baked Chicken, Pork & Beef Meatballs With Italian Style Spices & Romano Cheese Meatballs	85g	7.5	247	5.9	1.2	1.2	17.7	15.3

Italian Style Beef Meatballs, Italian Style vs Sweet Pork Longanisa, Sweet Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Italian Style Beef Meatballs	85g	7.5	282	5.9	1.2	1.2	22.4	15.3
Sweet Pork L... Food 2 Food 2 • MARTIN PUREFOODS CORPORATION Sweet Pork Longanisa	56g	9.3	357	8.9	7.1	—	30.4	12.5

Italian Style Gourmet Chicken Meatballs vs Grass Fed Beef Meatballs In Marinara Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • KAYEM FOODS, INC. Italian Style Gourmet Chicken Meatballs	85g	7.6	188	4.7	2.4	—	9.4	18.8
Grass Fed Be... Food 2 Food 2 • MEATYHEAD MEALS, LLC Grass Fed Beef Meatballs In Marinara Sauce	255g	24.9	173	6.3	2.8	1.2	11.8	10.6

Italian Style Flame Broiled Meatballs, Italian Style vs Turkey Sausage Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Italian Style Flame Broiled Meatballs	85g	3.7	247	4.7	1.2	2.4	20.0	12.9
Turkey Sausa... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Turkey Sausage Patties	68g	1.9	176	1.5	1.5	—	10.3	17.7

Classic Italian Style Meatballs, Classic Italian Style vs Egg & Cheese Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches, Egg & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Ital... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Classic Italian Style Meatballs	73g	9.2	397	6.9	1.4	—	35.6	12.3
Egg & Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • MAKE EACH DAY DELICIOUS LLC Egg & Cheese Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches	170g	29.4	100	10.0	2.9	1.2	5.3	5.3

Chicken Meatballs vs Premium Angus Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Meat... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Chicken Meatballs	64g	9.5	203	7.8	6.3	—	12.5	14.1
Premium Angu... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Premium Angus Meatballs	85g	7.5	235	7.1	2.4	2.4	15.3	17.7

Pork Sausage Patties, Maple vs Italian Style Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Pork Sausage Patties, Maple	84g	5.6	310	3.6	3.6	—	26.2	14.3
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • ELEVATION BRANDS LLC Italian Style Chicken Meatballs	122g	15.2	197	7.4	0.8	0.8	10.7	18.0

Fully Cooked Sausage Links vs Italian Style Meatballs With Traditional Italian Spices, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS & HARRIS ASSOC. INC. Fully Cooked Sausage Links	54g	5.6	315	5.6	1.9	—	27.8	13.0
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Italian Style Meatballs With Traditional Italian Spices	85g	7.5	271	5.9	1.2	1.2	18.8	15.3

Homestyle Beef Meatballs, Homestyle vs Patties, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Be... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Homestyle Beef Meatballs	85g	4.5	282	5.9	—	3.5	21.2	15.3
Patties, Apple Food 2 Food 2 • WELLSHIRE FARMS, INC. Patties, Apple	56g	5.7	179	5.4	3.6	—	10.7	16.1

Maple Bacon Pork Meatballs, Maple Bacon vs St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs, Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Bacon ... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Maple Bacon Pork Meatballs	85g	11.2	294	7.1	4.7	—	20.0	20.0
St. Louis St... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs, Chipotle	112g	5.7	250	2.7	1.8	—	20.5	14.3

Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons