Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Thick Cut Ham Steak has less impact on blood sugar than Protein Shakes
Protein Shakes
Thick Cut Ham Steak
Protein Shakes
Thick Cut Ham Steak
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Protein Shakes | Thick Cut Ha... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 1.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Protein Shakes
Serving size 296.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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, NONFAT MILK, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CANOLA OIL, POLYDEXTROSE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GELLAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, POTASSIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE, IRON (FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, ZINC SULFATE, VITAMIN D3, MANGANESE SULFATE, VITAMIN K1, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), POTASSIUM IODIDE, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, SODIUM SELENITE, VITAMIN B12.
Thick Cut Ham Steak
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:
WATER, SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Protein Shakes
Vitamins
Minerals
Thick Cut Ham Steak
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Protein Shakes
Thick Cut Ham Steak
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: Protein Shakes has a BSI of 37.5 while Thick Cut Ham Steak has a BSI of 3.9. Thick Cut Ham Steak has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Thick Cut Ham Steak appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Protein Shakes contains 8.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Thick Cut Ham Steak contains 3.6g per 100g. Thick Cut Ham Steak has 4.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Protein Shakes provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Thick Cut Ham Steak. Protein Shakes provides 1.7g 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.
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