Food Safety Guide for Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting blood sugar control. Monitor sugar and carbohydrate content in foods. Avoid high glycemic index foods and choose fiber-rich options.

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Safe

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73

Caution

31

Danger

Analyzed 158 foods for Diabetes safety.

Safe (54)

Soybean Paste Stew

300kcal

Rich in tofu and vegetables, good for blood sugar.

Bossam

450kcal

Boiled pork is low in carbs, minimal blood sugar impact.

Short Rib Soup

500kcal

Protein-based with minimal blood sugar impact.

Soft Tofu Stew

300kcal

Low carb, high protein, good for blood sugar.

Korean Rolled Omelette

200kcal

Low carb, high protein, minimal blood sugar impact.

Bean Sprout Soup

150kcal

Low carb, low calorie, good for blood sugar.

Chicken Breast Salad

250kcal

Low carb, high protein, ideal for blood sugar.

Grilled Intestines

400kcal

Low carbs, minimal blood sugar impact.

Spicy Beef Soup

400kcal

Protein and veggie-based, low blood sugar impact.

Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi

300kcal

Low carb, high protein, good for blood sugar.

Seaweed Soup

200kcal

Low carb, good for blood sugar.

Barley Rice

400kcal

Barley low GI and fiber good for blood sugar.

Grilled Mackerel

300kcal

Low carb, high protein, good for blood sugar.

Spicy Seafood Stew

350kcal

Low carb, high protein, good choice.

Multi-Grain Rice

300kcal

Low GI, great for blood sugar control.

Stir-Fried Kimchi

150kcal

Low calorie, low carb.

Soy Braised Beef

200kcal

High protein, low carb.

Steamed Egg

120kcal

Low carb, high protein, good choice.

Braised Tofu

150kcal

Low carb, plant protein.

Seasoned Bean Sprouts

50kcal

Low calorie, low carb.

Seasoned Spinach

40kcal

Low calorie, low carb.

Spicy Fish Stew

300kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Braised Monkfish

350kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Steak

500kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Caesar Salad

350kcal

Low carb, good for blood sugar.

Salmon Sashimi

200kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Edamame

120kcal

Low GI, high protein, good choice.

Coffee

5kcal

Black coffee has no blood sugar impact.

Milk

150kcal

Protein and fat stabilize blood sugar.

Soy Milk

100kcal

Unsweetened soy milk good for blood sugar.

Green Tea

2kcal

Antioxidants help blood sugar management.

Americano

10kcal

No blood sugar impact without sugar.

Brown Rice

280kcal

Low GI, good for blood sugar.

Quinoa Salad

300kcal

Low GI, high protein, good for blood sugar.

Greek Yogurt

130kcal

High protein low sugar, good for blood sugar.

Salmon Steak

350kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Avocado Toast

350kcal

Healthy fat and fiber good for blood sugar.

Oatmeal

250kcal

Beta-glucan stabilizes blood sugar.

Hot Wings

500kcal

Low in carbs.

Apple

95kcal

Fiber slows blood sugar rise.

Strawberry

50kcal

Low GI, low sugar fruit.

Tomato

25kcal

Low GI, low calorie, very good.

Broccoli

35kcal

Low carb, high fiber, good choice.

Avocado

240kcal

Healthy fat and fiber good for blood sugar.

Fried Egg

120kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Canned Tuna

150kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Tofu

80kcal

Low carb, plant protein.

Mixed Nuts

300kcal

Low GI, healthy fat, good for blood sugar.

Roasted Seaweed

20kcal

Low calorie, low carb.

Cheese

110kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Boiled Whole Chicken

400kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Grilled Intestines

450kcal

Low carb, high protein.

Pan-Fried Beef Jeon

250kcal

High protein, low carb.

Seasoned Seaweed Salad

45kcal

Low calorie, low carb.

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Caution (73)

Kimchi Stew

350kcal

Carbohydrate intake may increase when eaten with rice.

Grilled Pork Belly

550kcal

High fat but low carbs, minimal blood sugar impact.

Bibimbap

500kcal

Rice carbs may raise blood sugar, but vegetables help.

Bulgogi

400kcal

Marinade sugar may affect blood sugar.

Korean Fried Chicken

600kcal

Watch carbs and oil from batter.

Pizza

550kcal

Refined carbs in dough raise blood sugar.

Hamburger

550kcal

Watch refined carbs in bun and sugar in sauce.

Braised Pig Feet

500kcal

Rich in protein but watch sugar in seasoning.

Gimbap

400kcal

Rice carbs may raise blood sugar.

Ginseng Chicken Soup

550kcal

Watch high GI from glutinous rice.

Japchae

350kcal

Watch high GI glass noodles and sugar in seasoning.

Cold Noodles

450kcal

Watch carbs from buckwheat noodles.

Spicy Stir-fried Chicken

450kcal

Watch sugar in gochujang sauce.

Pork Rice Soup

550kcal

Watch carbs from rice.

Triangle Gimbap

200kcal

Watch carbs from rice.

Korean Blood Sausage

350kcal

Watch carbs from glass noodles.

Stir-fried Squid

300kcal

Watch sugar in gochujang sauce.

Spaghetti

550kcal

Watch carbs from pasta.

Sushi

400kcal

Watch sugar in vinegared rice and carbs.

Tonkatsu

600kcal

Watch carbs from breading and sauce sugar.

Spicy Stir-fried Pork

450kcal

Watch sugar in gochujang sauce.

Egg Rice

350kcal

Watch carbs from rice.

Chicken Porridge

250kcal

Watch high GI of porridge.

Sweet Potato

150kcal

High carbs but moderate GI, moderate portions OK.

Knife-Cut Noodle Soup

450kcal

Wheat noodles raise blood sugar quickly.

Pork Bone Stew

500kcal

Watch carbs from potatoes.

Spicy Mixed Noodles

400kcal

Watch sugar from noodles and gochujang.

Beef Bulgogi

400kcal

Watch sugar in marinade.

Pork Ribs

550kcal

Watch sugar in marinade.

Braised Spicy Chicken

450kcal

Watch carbs from potatoes and sugar in sauce.

Spicy Squid Rice Bowl

500kcal

Watch carbs from rice and sugar in sauce.

Banquet Noodle Soup

400kcal

Thin noodles have high GI.

Fish Cake Soup

200kcal

Watch starch and sugar in fish cakes.

Dumplings

350kcal

Watch carbs from wheat wrapper.

Stir-Fried Sundae

450kcal

Watch carbs from glass noodles.

Carbonara

650kcal

High carbs from pasta.

Risotto

500kcal

High carbs from rice.

Gratin

550kcal

High cream and carbs.

Cream Soup

300kcal

Watch carbs from cream and flour.

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

550kcal

High carbs from noodles.

Mala Hot Pot Soup

500kcal

Carbs vary by ingredients.

Fried Rice

500kcal

High carbs from rice.

Spicy Crispy Chicken

550kcal

Watch sugar from batter and sauce.

Chinese Cold Platter

350kcal

Watch sugar and starch in sauce.

Pan-Fried Dumplings

400kcal

Watch carbs from wheat wrapper.

Chinese Crispy Chicken

500kcal

Watch sugar from batter and sauce.

Japanese Ramen

550kcal

High carbs from noodles.

Udon Noodles

400kcal

Wheat noodles raise blood sugar.

Curry Rice

600kcal

High carbs from rice and roux.

Beef Bowl

550kcal

Watch carbs from rice and sugar in sauce.

Takoyaki

350kcal

Watch carbs from wheat batter.

Croissant

300kcal

High carbs from refined flour.

Orange Juice

110kcal

High natural sugar raises blood sugar.

Beer

200kcal

Alcohol and carbs disrupt blood sugar.

Smoothie

300kcal

May be high in fruit sugar.

Convenience Store Lunchbox

600kcal

High carbs from rice and sides.

Convenience Store Sandwich

350kcal

Watch carbs from bread.

Cup Rice

400kcal

High carbs from rice.

Hot Bar

200kcal

Watch carbs from starch.

Soy Garlic Fried Chicken

650kcal

Watch sugar from batter and soy sauce.

Cheeseburger

550kcal

Watch carbs from bun.

Nachos

500kcal

Watch carbs from corn chips.

Taco

350kcal

Watch carbs from tortilla.

Banana

100kcal

High natural sugar, eat in moderation.

Watermelon

80kcal

High GI, eat in moderation.

Grape

100kcal

High natural sugar, eat in moderation.

Yogurt

100kcal

Sweetened yogurt high in sugar.

Spicy Mixed Cold Noodles

450kcal

Watch sugar from noodles and gochujang.

Kimchi Dumplings

300kcal

Watch carbs from wheat wrapper.

Grilled Short Rib Patties

400kcal

Watch sugar in marinade.

Scorched Rice

200kcal

High in carbs.

Pumpkin Porridge

200kcal

Watch sugar if sweetened.

Spicy Chewy Noodles

450kcal

High sugar from noodles and gochujang.

Danger (31)

Tteokbokki

450kcal

Refined carbs and sugar cause rapid blood sugar spike.

Instant Ramen

500kcal

Refined flour and high carbs spike blood sugar.

Jajangmyeon

650kcal

Refined flour noodles and starch sauce spike blood sugar.

Kimchi Fried Rice

500kcal

High rice carbs rapidly raise blood sugar.

Army Stew

550kcal

Many refined carbs from ramen and rice cake.

Omurice

550kcal

Ketchup rice sugar and carbs raise blood sugar.

Cup Noodles

350kcal

Refined carbs spike blood sugar.

Rice Cake Soup

450kcal

Rice cake high GI spikes blood sugar.

Korean Shaved Ice

450kcal

Very high sugar from sugar, condensed milk, fruit syrup.

Korean Sweet Pancake

300kcal

Sugar syrup and flour spike blood sugar.

Fish-Shaped Pastry

200kcal

Very high sugar from flour and red bean paste.

Ramyeon Tteokbokki

600kcal

Very high carbs from noodles, rice cake, sauce.

Korean Corn Dog

350kcal

Batter and sugar coating spike blood sugar.

Rice Cake Skewers

250kcal

High sugar from rice cake and sauce.

French Toast

400kcal

Very high sugar from syrup and bread.

Pancake

450kcal

Very high sugar from syrup and flour.

Sweet and Sour Pork

600kcal

Very high sugar from batter and sauce.

Pork Cutlet Bowl

700kcal

Very high carbs from rice, fry, egg.

Chocolate

250kcal

Very high sugar spikes blood sugar.

Cake

450kcal

Sugar and flour spike blood sugar.

Macaron

100kcal

Very high in sugar.

Ice Cream

300kcal

Very high sugar spikes blood sugar.

Waffle

400kcal

High sugar from flour and syrup.

Donut

350kcal

Very high sugar and carbs from frying.

Cookie

200kcal

Sugar and flour spike blood sugar.

Cola

140kcal

Very high sugar spikes blood sugar rapidly.

Soju

250kcal

Alcohol disrupts blood sugar control.

Sweet Spicy Fried Chicken

700kcal

Very high sugar from batter and sauce.

French Fries

400kcal

Fried potatoes spike blood sugar.

Sweet Crispy Chicken

500kcal

Sugar coating and frying spike blood sugar.

Red Bean Shaved Ice

400kcal

Very high sugar from sweetened red bean.

Diabetes Diet FAQ

Q. What foods should diabetics absolutely avoid?

No food is strictly forbidden, but high-GI foods and sugary items (candy, cake, soda) can spike blood sugar rapidly and should be limited.

Q. What foods are good for diabetes?

Fiber-rich whole grains, vegetables, and legumes are beneficial. Protein-rich foods like fish, tofu, and chicken breast also help manage blood sugar.

Q. Can diabetics eat fruit?

Small portions are fine, but watch high-sugar fruits like grapes and mangoes. Apples, pears, and strawberries are relatively safer choices.

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