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Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Cheese Croquettes
Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Chor... | Cheese Croqu... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups
Serving size 78.0 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:
CHICKEN CHORIZO (CHICKEN, WATER, SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DISTILLED VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE), FLOUR TORTILLA (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, PALM OIL SHORTENING, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, YEAST, GUAR GUM, ENZYMES [WHEAT STARCH, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE]), SALSA (CRUSHED TOMATOES [WATER, CONCENTRATED CRUSHED TOMATOES ], JALAPENO PEPPER, DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, ONIONS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SALT, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT), PARSLEY.
Cheese Croquettes
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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Ingredient Analysis
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups has a BSI of 27.0 while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has a BSI of 33.2. Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups contains 19.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese contains 22.2g per 100g. Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups has 3.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Chorizo Taco Cups provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Cheese Croquettes, Cheese. Cheese Croquettes, Cheese provides 2.0g 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.