Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beef Sirloin Jerky
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Reese'sComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Beef Sirloin... | Snack Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Beef Sirloin Jerky
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Nutritional Labels
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Beef Sirloin Jerky
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
BEEF, WATER. BROWN SUGAR (CANE SUGAR, MOLASSES), SEASONING (SALT, SPICE, AND COLORING [INCLUDING PAPRIKA, BLACK PEPPER, CAYENNE, CUMIN], DEXTROSE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, ORANGE JUICE POWDER [MALTODEXTRIN, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, ORANGE OIL], LIME JUICE POWDER [MALTODEXTRIN, LIME JUICE WITH ADDED LIME OIL), BELL PEPPER POWDER, CILANTRO FLAKES, SOY SAUCE POWDER [NATURALLY BREWED SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT)], SUNFLOWER OIL, WITH NO MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE AS AN ANTI-CAKING AGENT), LIME JUICE (LIME, JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE [WATER, LIME JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE], 1/35 OF 1% SODIUM BENZOATE, LIME OIL).
Snack Mix
Serving size 40.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
PEANUTS; MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR; COCOA BUTTER; CHOCOLATE; NONFAT MILK; MILK FAT; LACTOSE; LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR]; ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR; NIACIN; FERROUS SULFATE; THIAMIN MONONITRATE; RIBOFLAVIN; FOLIC ACID]; SUGAR; PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUTS; HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL; PALM OIL; SOYBEAN OIL]; DEXTROSE; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP; VEGETABLE OIL [CORN OIL; CANOLA OIL; COTTONSEED OIL; PALM KERNEL OIL; AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL]; SALT; COCOA BUTTER; ARTIFICIAL COLOR [YELLOW 5 LAKE; YELLOW 6 LAKE; RED 40 LAKE; BLUE 1 LAKE]; CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE; MODIFIED CORNSTARCH; LECITHIN (SOY); BAKING SODA; PGPR; YEAST; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; CARNAUBA WAX; TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Vitamins
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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: Beef Sirloin Jerky has a BSI of 33.0 while Snack Mix has a BSI of 39.2. Beef Sirloin Jerky has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Beef Sirloin Jerky appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beef Sirloin Jerky contains 35.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Snack Mix contains 57.5g per 100g. Beef Sirloin Jerky has 21.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beef Sirloin Jerky provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.0g in Snack Mix. Snack Mix provides 1.4g 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 other snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.