Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Burrito
Fresh & EasyItalian Style Pinwheels
Buus Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Burrito | Italian Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 6.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 23.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Burrito vs Italian Style Pinwheels: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Burrito has extremely high impact (BSI 78.2) compared to Italian Style Pinwheels's high impact (BSI 34.0). Burrito contains 27.0g more carbs per serving, Burrito provides 5.0g more fiber. Italian Style Pinwheels 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
Italian Style Pinwheels
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Nutritional Labels
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Burrito
Serving size 170.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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:
REFRIED BEANS (PINTO BEANS, WATER, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC POWDER), TORTILLA [ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, PALM SHORTENING, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MONO- AND DI-GLYCERIDES, SODIUM BICARBONATE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, GUAR GUM, SUGAR, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, ENZYMES, SODIUM METABISULFITE], CHEESE BLEND [PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO)].
Italian Style Pinwheels
Serving size 115.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
FLAT BREAD (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, WRAP FRESH (UNBLEACHED UNBROMATED WHEAT FLOUR, MONOGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, DEXTROSE, ENZYMES AND L-CYSTEIN), YEAST AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE) GARLIC HERB SPREAD (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, GARLIC, SALT, GUAR GUM AND/OR CAROB BEANS, SPICES, SORBIC ACID TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), HARD SALAMI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, SPICES, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ASCORBATE, WINE, GARLIC, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OR LESS OF: FLAVORINGS, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), HAM (CURED WITH WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), LETTUCE, RED ONION.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Burrito
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Italian Style Pinwheels
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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 78.2 while Italian Style Pinwheels has a BSI of 34.0. Italian Style Pinwheels has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Italian Style Pinwheels appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 34.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Burrito contains 27.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Italian Style Pinwheels contains 16.5g per 100g. Italian Style Pinwheels has 10.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Burrito provides 3.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Italian Style Pinwheels. Burrito provides 2.6g 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 prepared wraps and burittos category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.