Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

✅ Less blood sugar impact

Piece Of Shrimp

Usda
BSI Score:
1

Chorizo

Usda
BSI Score:
5
USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats
USDA Foundation Finfish And Shellfish Products

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Piece Of Shrimp Chorizo
Carbs 0.5g 2.6g
Sugars 0g 0g
Fiber 0g 0g
Protein 15.6g 19.3g
Fat 0.8g 28.1g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Compare Piece Of Shrimp vs Chorizo: Both have similar blood sugar impact with BSI scores of 0.9 and 4.8 respectively. Chorizo contains 2.1g more carbs per serving. Choose based on your nutritional preferences and portion size for optimal blood sugar management.

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.

Piece Of Shrimp

Chorizo

Community Blood Sugar Responses

Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.

Piece Of Shrimp

Chorizo

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Piece Of Shrimp

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.8g 1%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 136.0mg 45%
Sodium 474.9mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 0.5g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 15.6g 31%
Calcium 64.6mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 145.9mg 3%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Chorizo

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28.1g 36%
Saturated Fat 9.5g 47%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 107.0mg 36%
Sodium 983.0mg 43%
Total Carbohydrates 2.6g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g

* 2.6g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 19.3g 39%
Calcium 37.0mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Potassium 435.0mg 9%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Piece Of Shrimp

Vitamins

Vitamin B12 42% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 4% DV
Magnesium 6% DV
Phosphorus 19% DV
Zinc 9% DV
Selenium 35% DV
Copper 23% DV
Manganese 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Chorizo

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 44% DV
Thiamin (B1) 30% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 32% DV
Vitamin B6 32% DV
Vitamin B12 50% DV
Folate 3% DV
Vitamin E 10% DV
Vitamin K 5% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 13% DV
Potassium 12% DV
Magnesium 8% DV
Phosphorus 21% DV
Zinc 20% DV
Selenium 47% DV
Copper 14% DV
Manganese 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2684443

Report Data Issues for Piece Of Shrimp

Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 746781

Report Data Issues for Chorizo

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management