Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade
Taco Seasoning Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chef Merito,... | Taco Seasoni... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade
Taco Seasoning Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.8g 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:
WATER, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE (SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, APPLE CONCENTRATE, ORANGE CONCENTRATE, LIME CONCENTRATE, TANGERINE CONCENTRATE, GRAPEFRUIT CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, THIAMINE MONONITRATE), SALT, GARLIC, MONOSODIUM GLUTANATE, PAPRIKA, ONION, BLACK PEPPER, CUMIN, OREGANO, WHITE PEPPER, SUGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ANNATO, FD&C YELLOW 5, PAPAIN, NATURAL FLAVORS.
Taco Seasoning Mix
Serving size 6.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 3.0g 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:
SPICES (INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER, CUMIN, PAPRIKA, OREGANO), ONION, WHEY (MILK), SALT, GARLIC, SUGAR, POTATO STARCH, AND NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Chef Merito, Chicken M...
Minerals
Taco Seasoning Mix
Vitamins
Ingredient Analysis
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Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade
Taco Seasoning Mix
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: Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade has a BSI of 5.5 while Taco Seasoning Mix has a BSI of 7.7. Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade contains 10.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Taco Seasoning Mix contains 66.7g per 100g. Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade has 56.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chef Merito, Chicken Marinade provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Taco Seasoning Mix. 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 seasoning mixes, salts, marinades & tenderizers category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.