Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Thick Cut Ham Steak has less impact on blood sugar than Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Thick Cut Ham Steak

Small Curd Cottage Cheese
BSI: 10 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 114.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 5.0g Raises blood sugar 10.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 5.0g Digestible carbs 10.0
Protein 11.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 5.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 10

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Thick Cut Ham Steak
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 2.0g Raises blood sugar 4.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 2.0g Digestible carbs 4.0
Protein 9.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Small Curd Cottage Cheese

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Cheese Western Family Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Small Curd

Thick Cut Ham Steak

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Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Farmer John Branded

Full Food Name

Thick Cut Ham Steak

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Small Curd C... Thick Cut Ha...
Carbs 5.0g 2.0g
Sugars 4.0g 2.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 11.0g 9.0g
Fat 5.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Serving size 114.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 25.1mg 8%
Sodium 479.9mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 11.0g 22%
Calcium 109.4mg 8%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 119.7mg 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:

CULTURED GRADE A MILK AND CREAM, GRADE A NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, STABILIZER (GRADE A LACTOSE, GUAR GUM, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM), LACTOSE, CULTURED GRADE A NONFAT MILK POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CARBON DIOXIDE (MAINTAINS FRESHNESS), LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, WATER, ACETIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

Thick Cut Ham Steak

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 25.2mg 8%
Sodium 539.8mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 2.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* 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

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

Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Thick Cut Ham Steak

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Total Ingredients
16
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 4 more

Thick Cut Ham Steak

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

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.

Small Curd Cottage Cheese Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🟢 Low Key Load

Thick Cut Ham Steak Tags

✨ Clean Machine
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 Western Family Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2425526

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Brand Farmer John
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 558113

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