Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheese Empanadas
Goya Foods, Inc.Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded
Meijer, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheese Empan... | Spicy Breade... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 53.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.9g |
| Protein | 10.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Cheese Empanadas vs Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded has extremely high impact (BSI 98.4) compared to Cheese Empanadas's high impact (BSI 41.9). Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded contains 30.0g more carbs per serving. Cheese Empanadas 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.
Cheese Empanadas
Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded
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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.
Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded
Serving size 162.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 44.1g 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:
FULLY COOKED BREADED SPICY CHICKEN BREAST PATTY WITH RIB MEAT: CHICKEN BREAST W/ RIB MEAT, WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SALT, BREAD CRUMB (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, YEAST), CRACKER MEAL [WHEAT FLOUR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE)], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), WHEAT GLUTEN, DRIED EGG WHITES, FLAVOR (GUM ARABIC, SPICE EXTRACTIVE), YELLOW CORN FLOUR, NONFAT DRY MILK, SEASONING (SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, CHILI PEPPER, PAPRIKA, SPICES, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC), SOYBEAN OIL (PROCESSING AID), SET IN VEGETABLE OIL. CORN DUSTED BUN: ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YELLOW CORNMEAL, YEAST (YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID), SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), MONOGLYCERIDE WITH CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANT), CALCIUM SULFATE, WHEAT STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYME, FD&C YELLOW #5, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded has a BSI of 98.4. Cheese Empanadas has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Empanadas appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 41.9. 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 Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded contains 32.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Cheese Empanadas provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Spicy Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Breaded. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.