Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal
Ahold Usa, Inc.Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese
Camino Real Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Alfr... | Chimichangas... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 31.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal vs Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese has very high impact (BSI 60.2) compared to Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal's high impact (BSI 39.3). Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese contains 8.0g more carbs per serving, Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal provides 3.0g more fiber. Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal 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.
Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal
Serving size 217.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
VEGETABLES: BROCCOLI, PEAS, CARROTS. ALFREDO SAUCE: WATER, PARMESAN TYPE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM. PENNE PASTA: DURUM SEMOLINA ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID. CHICKEN: CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SEASONING (ROMANO CHEESE [PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES. COATING: SALT, CORN FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH, PAPRIKA, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, SPICES, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CARAMEL COLOR, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA.
Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.0g 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:
FILLING: WATER, COOKED SEASONED BEEF STEAK (BEEF STEAK, BEEF BROTH, SALT), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), ONION, DICED TOMATO (TOMATO, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID), LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BEEF, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, PAPRIKA, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA AND/OR CORN OIL), JALAPENO PUREE (JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), GARLIC POWDER, RED PEPPER, SPICES, SMOKE SEASONING (DEXTROSE, SALT, NATURAL SMOKE AROMA). TORTILLA: ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA AND/OR CORN OIL), CORN FLOUR (STONEGROUND CORN MASA FLOUR, TRACE OF LIME), SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), GUAR, GUM, DOUGH CONDITIONER (SODIUM METABISULFITE, CORN STARCH, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE). FRIED IN: VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA AND/OR CORN OIL).
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: Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal has a BSI of 39.3 while Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese has a BSI of 60.2. Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 39.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal contains 10.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese contains 27.4g per 100g. Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal has 16.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese. Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal provides 1.4g 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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