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Italian Special Recipe Bread
Lewis Bakeries Inc.Buns
Ozery BakeryComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Spec... | Buns |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Italian Special Recipe Bread
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Special Recipe Bread
Serving size 41.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 11.0g 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:
WATER, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), IRON THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9)], SUGAR, SOY FIBER, WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: LACTIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID AND ACETIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), FUMARIC ACID, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ASCORBIC ACID), YEAST NUTRIENTS (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE), SESAME SEEDS, WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN.
Buns
Serving size 60.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID (NATURAL DOUGH CONDITIONER), NIACIN [VITAMIN B-3], IRON [FERROUS SULPHATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B-1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B-2], FOLIC ACID], FILTERED WATER, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR INCLUDING GERM, CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORANGE PUREE (CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE, WATER, CONCENTRATED TANGERINE JUICE, ORANGE PULP, GROUND ORANGES AND ORANGE OIL), SOUR DOUGH (ORGANIC UNBLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN [VITAMIN B-3], IRON [FERROUS SULPHATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B-1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B-2], FOLIC ACID], FILTERED WATER, SEA SALT, YEAST, SUNFLOWER OIL) CRUSHED ORANGES, YEAST, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, CITRIC ACID, AMYLASE (ENZYME).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Italian Special Recipe Bread has a BSI of 25.4 while Buns has a BSI of 58.9. Italian Special Recipe Bread has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Italian Special Recipe Bread appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Special Recipe Bread contains 41.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buns contains 53.3g per 100g. Italian Special Recipe Bread has 11.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Special Recipe Bread provides 9.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Buns. Italian Special Recipe Bread provides 6.5g 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 breads & buns category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.