Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheese Empanadas
Goya Foods, Inc.Original Pork Baby Back Ribs
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheese Empan... | Original Por... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 10.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cheese Empanadas
Original Pork Baby Back Ribs
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Nutritional Labels
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Cheese Empanadas
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYMES), CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)), WATER, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, PURE VEGETABLE OIL, SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), SALT.
Original Pork Baby Back Ribs
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
BABY PORK BACK RIBS IN SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, WHITE VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SPICE AND COLORING, BLACKS TRAP MOLASSES, HICKORY AND MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, MUSTARD FLOUR, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Cheese Empanadas
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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: Cheese Empanadas has a BSI of 41.9 while Original Pork Baby Back Ribs has a BSI of 32.6. Original Pork Baby Back Ribs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Pork Baby Back Ribs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheese Empanadas contains 32.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Pork Baby Back Ribs contains 12.9g per 100g. Original Pork Baby Back Ribs has 19.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheese Empanadas provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Original Pork Baby Back Ribs. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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