Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Burrito
7 Eleven, Inc.Lasagna, Mexican Style
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Burrito | Lasagna, Mex... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 85.0g | 31.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 11.9g | 2.9g |
| Protein | 26.0g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Burrito vs Lasagna, Mexican Style: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Burrito has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Lasagna, Mexican Style's very high impact (BSI 54.7). Burrito contains 54.0g more carbs per serving, Burrito provides 9.0g more fiber. Lasagna, Mexican Style 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.
Burrito
Lasagna, Mexican Style
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Nutritional Labels
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Burrito
Serving size 283.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 70.1g 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: WATER, BEEF, PINTO BEANS, GREEN CHILE (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID), REFRIED BEANS (PINTO BEANS, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL [WITH TBHQ TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS] AND SALT), SEASONING (DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES [GREEN BELL PEPPER, TOMATO, RED BELL PEPPER, ONION, GARLIC], SPICES, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CARAMEL COLOR, AND LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE TO PREVENT CAKING), JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICE BLEND (CHILI PEPPER, CUMIN, SALT, OREGANO, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, SILICON DIOXIDE [TO PREVENT CAKING], ETHOXYQUIN [COLOR PRESERVATIVE]), ONION. TORTILLA: BLEACHED ENRICHED MALTED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MASA FLOUR (WHITE CORN MASA FLOUR, TRACE OF LIME), BAKING POWDER (CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER (WHEY [MILK], L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE), GUAR GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE.
Lasagna, Mexican Style
Serving size 226.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 22.1g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED LASAGNA PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA [MILLED WHEAT, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGG WHITES), WATER, COOKED BEEF, PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT), TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID), MILK (VITAMIN D3 ADDED), ONION, TORTILLA CHIPS (YELLOW CORN, VEGETABLE OIL [MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED], SALT, TRACE OF LIME), CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, CHEESE [GRANULAR AND BLUE {CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}], REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, CREAM, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), NONFAT DRY MILK, TOMATO PASTE, SMALL RED BEANS (COOKED SMALL RED BEANS, WATER), GREEN CHILI PEPPERS (GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, SALT, CITRIC ACID), REFRIED BEANS (PINTO BEANS, SALT), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, RED BELL PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), SALT, SPICES, SALSA BASE (RED AND GREEN JALAPENO PEPPERS [CONTAINS: SALT, ACETIC ACID], ONION PUREE, GARLIC, WATER, CILANTRO, SEA SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, VINEGAR, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES WITH CITRIC ACID, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SALT, RED PEPPER, OREGANO, CUMIN, SILICON DIOXIDE, GARLIC).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Burrito has a BSI of 100.0 while Lasagna, Mexican Style has a BSI of 54.7. Lasagna, Mexican Style has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lasagna, Mexican Style appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 54.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Burrito contains 30.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Lasagna, Mexican Style contains 13.7g per 100g. Lasagna, Mexican Style has 16.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Burrito provides 4.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Lasagna, Mexican Style. Burrito provides 2.9g 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 dinners & entrees category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.