Burger King

We scored all 29 entree-style items on Burger King's menu for how well they fit a diabetes-friendly meal -- glycemic index, carb and calorie load against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie budget, and how processed the item is.

Best choices

Ranked by GlucoBeacon's own scoring formula -- glycemic index, carbs and calories against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie per-meal budget, and how processed the item is -- highest score first.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Hamburger Patty	Burgers	0g	145	0	80
Chicken Nuggets 8pc	Chicken	13g	225	50	74
Croissan'wich (Egg & Cheese)	Breakfast	26g	340	52	65
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich	Breakfast	28g	360	30	63
Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich	Breakfast	29g	350	30	63
Hamburger	Burgers	29g	250	55	63
Chicken Nuggets - 4 Pieces	Chicken	12g	190	60	60
Cheeseburger	Burgers	31g	300	55	60

Approach with caution

These score lowest -- typically a mix of high carbs, high calories, high glycemic index, or heavy processing. Not "never eat," just items to pair with extra protein/fiber or eat in a smaller portion.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Original Chicken Sandwich	Sandwiches	63g	680	52	41
Chicken Nuggets - 16 Pieces	Chicken	45g	770	60	34
Jalapeño Cheddar Bites - 8 Pieces	Chicken	54g	460	60	33
Impossible Whopper	Burgers	58g	630	56	24

How we score it

Each item gets up to 30 points for glycemic index (lower is better), 30 points for staying under a 60g carb budget, 15 points for staying under a 600-calorie budget, and 25 points for being minimally processed -- the same formula GlucoBeacon's in-app Restaurant Advisor uses, just run here against a generic budget instead of your own goals. A higher score means an easier fit into most diabetes meal plans; it isn't a guarantee for any individual, since real blood sugar response depends on portion size, what else you eat with it, and your own physiology.