Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Burrito Tortillas
Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Burrito Tort... | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Burrito Tortillas
Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Burrito Tortillas
Serving size 76.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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:
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, PALM OIL, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, HONEY POWDER (HONEY, MALTODEXTRIN), YEAST, 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES.
Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla
Serving size 42.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BICARBONATE, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, FUMARIC ACID, GUAR GUM, SUNFLOWER OIL, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, ENZYMES, SODIUM METABISULFITE (DOUGH CONDITIONER)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Burrito Tortillas
Minerals
Traditional Style 100%...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Burrito Tortillas
Traditional Style 100% Whol...
Food Tags
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Burrito Tortillas Tags
Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla Tags
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 Tortillas has a BSI of 53.0 while Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla has a BSI of 31.0. Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Burrito Tortillas contains 42.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla contains 42.9g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Burrito Tortillas provides 6.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.8g in Traditional Style 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla. Burrito Tortillas provides 1.8g 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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