Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken & Peppers Empanadas
Chicken Breast Tenders
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken & Pe... | Chicken Brea... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken & Peppers Empanadas
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken & Peppers Empanadas
Serving size 112.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.0g 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 (ONIONS, CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, EGGS (WHOLE EGG, CITRIC ACID), RED PEPPERS, GREEN PEPPERS, OLIVES (OLIVES, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, PAPRIKA, CUMIN) CRUST: COCINA 54 BLEND (CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER, DRY EGG WHITES, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SEA SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), WATER, BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS)
Chicken Breast Tenders
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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 TENDER PATTY WITH RIC MEAT (WATER, CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CHICKEN SKIN, SOY FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SPICE BLEND [ SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, BLACK PEPPER (SALT, OLEORESIN OF BLACK PEPPER), GARLIC POWDER, GROUND WHITE PEPPER, FLAVORING (SPICE EXTRACTIVE WITH SOYBEAN OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN]), BREADER (BREAD CRUMBS [ BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA]), BATTER (WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, GUAR GUM, LEAVENING [ SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE]). FRIED IN VEGETABLE OIL (WITH BHT).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 & Peppers Empanadas, Chicken & Peppers has a BSI of 50.7 while Chicken Breast Tenders has a BSI of 28.5. Chicken Breast Tenders has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Breast Tenders appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken & Peppers Empanadas, Chicken & Peppers contains 25.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Breast Tenders contains 20.0g per 100g. Chicken Breast Tenders has 5.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken & Peppers Empanadas, Chicken & Peppers provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Chicken Breast Tenders. 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.