Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Cheesy Chicken Chalupa
Flagship Food Group North America LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Breaded Chic... | Cheesy Chick... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 11.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 21.0g |
| Fat | 3.5g | 28.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded vs Cheesy Chicken Chalupa: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Cheesy Chicken Chalupa has very high impact (BSI 68.4) compared to Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded's moderate impact (BSI 21.1). Cheesy Chicken Chalupa contains 27.0g more carbs per serving, Cheesy Chicken Chalupa provides 2.0g more fiber. Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded
Cheesy Chicken Chalupa
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded
Serving size 77.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, ONION, 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF: SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC, SPICES. BREADED WITH: BREADING (RICE FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEAVENING [CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, CELERY SEED, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC), WATER, BATTER (RICE FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, LEAVENING [CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SALT, BLACK PEPPER, CELERY SEED, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC). FRIED IN SOYBEAN OIL.
Cheesy Chicken Chalupa
Serving size 170.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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:
TORTILLA (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, PALM OIL, SALT, MONO DIGLYCERIDES, SUGAR, BAKING POWDER [SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE], FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE [MOLD INHIBITOR], POTASSIUM SORBATE [MOLD INHIBITOR], CITRIC ACID, INSTANT YEAST [YEAST, SORBITAN, MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID], SODIUM METABISULFITE), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, AND ENZYMES), FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN WHITE MEAT (WHITE CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, CHICKEN BROTH, WATER AND CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, CARRAGEENAN, GARLIC AND ONION POWDER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHITE PEPPER), WATER, JALAPENO CHILE PEPPER (JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, AND SALT), TOMATILLO (TOMATILLO, CITRIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES AND ANNATTO [COLOR]), CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, CILANTRO, SEA SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER. FRIED IN SOYBEAN OIL.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Breaded Chicken Nugget...
Minerals
Cheesy Chicken Chalupa
Vitamins
Minerals
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded Tags
Cheesy Chicken Chalupa Tags
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.
Report Data Issues for Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Cheesy Chicken Chalupa
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
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: Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded has a BSI of 21.1 while Cheesy Chicken Chalupa has a BSI of 68.4. Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 21.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded contains 14.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheesy Chicken Chalupa contains 22.4g per 100g. Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded has 8.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Cheesy Chicken Chalupa. Cheesy Chicken Chalupa provides 1.2g 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.