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Chicken & Cheese Empanadas
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Cheese Croquettes, Cheese
Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken & Ch... | Cheese Croqu... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 55.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 26.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 49.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Chicken & Cheese Empanadas vs Cheese Croquettes, Cheese nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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Chicken & Cheese Empanadas
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken & Cheese Empanadas
Serving size 228.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 50.9g 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 FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, UNSALTED BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS [XANTHAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM]), CHERRY TOMATO SALSA (FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES IN JUICE [FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID], WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, ONION, CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBE SAUCE [CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, TOMATOES, ONIONS, IODIZED SALT, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES], CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, DRIED GUAJILLO CHILES, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, TOMATO PASTE, JALAPENO PEPPER, CILANTRO, KOSHER SALT, DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILES, BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA [WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED AND COOKED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR], MESQUITE SMOKED SEA SALT, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CUMIN SEEDS), ONIONS, OLIVE OIL, POTATOES, ALMONDS, CORNSTARCH, RAISINS, MANZANILLA OLIVES (MANZANILLA OLIVES, WATER, SALT, LACTIC ACID), CILANTRO, PARSLEY, SEA SALT, CAPERS (CAPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT), SPEARMINT, JALAPENO, THYME, BAY LEAVES.
Cheese Croquettes, Cheese
Serving size 90.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
MILK, WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE [FAT AND VEGETABLE OILS OF COCONUT, PALM AND SUNFLOWER IN VARIABLE PROPORTION, WATER, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DI GLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), SALT, ACID (CITRIC ACID)), EMMENTHAL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW MILK, SALT, LACTIC STARTERS, MICROBIAL LIQUID RENNET], SIZING AGENT [GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, STABILIZER (E466), WHEAT GLUTEN], BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, WHEAT DEXTROSE, SPICES, SALT], SALT, SPICES, SUNFLOWER OIL.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 & Cheese Empanadas has a BSI of 100.0 while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has a BSI of 33.2. Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Croquettes, Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken & Cheese Empanadas contains 24.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese contains 22.2g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Chicken & Cheese Empanadas provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Cheese Croquettes, Cheese. Cheese Croquettes, Cheese provides 2.4g 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.
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.