Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Beef Empanadas
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Raley'sComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Beef Empanadas | Shrimp Premi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 4.5g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Beef Empanadas
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Nutritional Labels
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Beef Empanadas
Serving size 78.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, GROUND BEEF, ONIONS, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID (AS A PRESERVATIVE), SWEET RED PEPPERS, SWEET GREEN PEPPERS, SHORTENING (PALM OLEIN, PALM STEARIN), GARLIC, SHORTENING (PURE VEGETABLE OIL, SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), SALT, BEEF BASE (SALT, BEEF FAT (BHA, PROPYL GALLATE AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN GLUTEN AND WHEAT PROTEIN (CONTAINS SALT, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA), BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO AND CUMIN.
Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp
Serving size 85.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
SHRIMP (SHRIMP, SALT, SODIUM CARBONATE AND SODIUM CITRATE), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, EGGS, EGG YOLKS, SALT, SUGAR, WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GROUND RED PEPPER, DRIED GARLIC, MUSTARD OIL), PANKO BREADCRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT), LIQUID EGGS (WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), ONION, CELERY, LEMON JUICE (MEYER LEMON JUICE AND LEMON JUICE, NATURAL FLAVORS), WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CLOVES, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT), RED BELL PEPPER, SEASONING (CELERY SALT [SALT, CELERY SEED], SPICES [INCLUDING RED PEPPER AND BLACK PEPPER], PAPRIKA), DIJON MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, FRUIT PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SUGAR, SPICE), GREEN ONION, CAYENNE PEPPER, PARSLEY, RED CHILI PEPPER FLAKES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Beef Empanadas
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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: Beef Empanadas has a BSI of 35.1 while Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp has a BSI of 13.4. Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 13.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Beef Empanadas contains 24.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp contains 8.2g per 100g. Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp has 16.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Beef Empanadas provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Shrimp Premium Cakes, Shrimp. Beef Empanadas provides 1.3g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.