Blood Sugar Impact of Chicken Empanadas
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 85.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 85.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
FILLING: CHICKEN, ONIONS, RED BELL PEPPERS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CARROTS, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES). CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, CHIPOTLE PEPPER PURE (WATER, CHIPOTLE), GUAR GUM, PAPRIKA, SPICES, METHYLCELLULOSE, AND GARLIC POWDER. DOUGH WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MARGARINE (PALM OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS 1% OR LESS OF VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRUS EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR (BUTTER), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR)) AND SUGAR. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, CITRUS FIBER, INACTIVE DRY YEAST AND DRY WHOLE MILK. GLAZE WATER, VEGETABLE OIL, VEGETABLE PROTEINS, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRINS, STARCH.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
DEXTROSE
|
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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
DEXTROSE
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
SALT
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Chicken Empanadas, Chicken is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 47.6.
Chicken Empanadas, Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 47.6. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Chicken Empanadas, Chicken contains 25.9g carbs, 1.2g sugars, 1.2g fiber, and 10.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Chicken Empanadas, Chicken into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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