Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Burrito, Chicken Monterey
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas
Gmp Global Marketing Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Burrito, Chi... | Salsa Roja C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 18.1g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 29.0g |
| Fat | 4.5g | 27.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Burrito, Chicken Monterey vs Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Burrito, Chicken Monterey has very high impact (BSI 64.5) compared to Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas's moderate impact (BSI 19.0). Burrito, Chicken Monterey contains 6.0g more carbs per serving, Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas provides 17.1g more fiber. Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas 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, Chicken Monterey
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Nutritional Labels
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Burrito, Chicken Monterey
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 33.0g 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: WATER, COOKED WHITE CHICKEN MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), GREEN CHILE PEPPERS (GREEN CHILES, CITRIC ACID), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR) LONG GRAIN ENRICHED RICE (LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, VINEGAR), ONIONS, WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICE BLEND (SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA [COLOR], SALT), CHICKEN FLAVOR (CHICKEN POWDER, CHICKEN BROTH POWDER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHICKEN FAT, SUNFLOWER OIL, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), SALT. TORTILLA: BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN FLOUR, SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER (WHEY, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE), GUAR GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE).
Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas
Serving size 255.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.9g 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:
VEGETABLE BROTH (WATER, VEGETABLE BASE [VEGETABLE PUREES (CARROT, CELERY, ONION), SALT, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, CORN OIL, POTATO STARCH, WATER, CARROT POWDER, EXTRACT OF CARROT, SPICE EXTRACTIVE]), FLOUR TORTILLA (MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], VEGETABLE OIL [MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN AND/OR PALM OILS], WHEAT GLUTEN, LEAVENING [SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE], SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, FUMARIC ACID, GUAR GUM, YEAST, ENZYMES, DOUGH CONDITIONER, NATURAL FLAVORS), CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), GRAPESEED OIL, TOMATO PASTE (VINERIPENED TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID), CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC), GUAR GUM, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CUMIN, SEA SALT, GARLIC POWDER, OREGANO, CINNAMON, BLACK PEPPER, WHOLE EGG, MILK (WHOLE MILK, VITAMIN D3)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Burrito, Chicken Monterey
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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, Chicken Monterey has a BSI of 64.5 while Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas has a BSI of 19.0. Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 19.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Burrito, Chicken Monterey contains 30.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas contains 11.0g per 100g. Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas has 19.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Burrito, Chicken Monterey provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas. Salsa Roja Chicken Enchiladas provides 6.2g 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.
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