Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Tamales
Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Tamales | Buffalo Soy ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 18.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken Tamales
Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Tamales
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
MASA (WHITE CORN, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: PROPIONIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM. CELLULOSE GUM, LIME (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE), PHOSPHORIC ACID), CHICKEN, WATER, TOMATILLOS, LARD (BHT AND BHA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), WHITE CORN WITH TRACES OF LIME, SALT, MASA SEASONING (PAPRIKA, SALT , CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC, AND SPICES), JALAPENOS, GARLIC, CILANTRO, CORN STARCH, CUMIN, JALAPENO POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER.
Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap
Serving size 170.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR TORTILLA (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM FRUIT OIL, CORN MASA FLOUR (GROUND YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, TRACE OF LIME), CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM), SOY NUGGETS (NON-GMO SOYBEAN PROTEIN, SOY FIBER, CONDENSED WHEAT PROTEIN, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, VEGETARIAN SEASONINGS (SOY AMINO ACIDS, VEGETABLE EXTRACT, SEA SALT), SAUCE (WATER, ROCK SUGAR, WHEAT SYRUP, WHITE PEPPER, RED PEPPER, SESAME SEED OIL), ROMAINE LETTUCE, TOMATOES, RANCH DRESSING (ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, FRESH BUTTERMILK, NONFAT YOGURT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, ACTIVE CULTURES), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED PASTEURIZED LIGHT CREAM, NONFAT MILK, ENZYMES), FILTERED WATER, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, PASTEURIZED DRY EGG YOLK, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CUCUMBER JUICE CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SEA SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND), CUCUMBER, SUGAR, CARROTS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, ONION, GARLIC, PARSLEY, TOMATO, SPINACH, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CELERY SEED, XANTHAN GUM, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E)), HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), CELERY, CARROT, BUTTER
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Chicken Tamales
Minerals
Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap
Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Chicken Tamales
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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 Tamales, Chicken has a BSI of 29.0 while Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap has a BSI of 40.9. Chicken Tamales, Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Tamales, Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 29.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Tamales, Chicken contains 18.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap contains 13.5g per 100g. Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap has 5.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Tamales, Chicken provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Buffalo Soy Nugget Wrap. 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 prepared wraps and burittos category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.