Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese
Beef, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Spicy
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chimichanga,... | Beef, Rice &... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g | 72.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 38.0g 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:
TORTILLA: BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN FLOUR, SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER (WHEY, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE), GUAR GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE). FILLING: BEEF STEAK, WATER, GREEN CHILE PEPPERS (GREEN CHILES, CITRIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), ONIONS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO PASTE, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, LONG GRAIN ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE (PARBOILED RICE ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, FOLIC ACID), BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BEEF FLAVOR (BEEF STOCK POWDER, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FLAVORINGS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT. PREFRIED IN VEGETABLE OIL.
Beef, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Spicy
Serving size 283.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 69.0g 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:
BEEF (WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, FLAVORING SPICE), LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE (IRON PHOSPHATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), CHILE SAUCE (WATER, RED CHILES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEHYDRATED CHILE PEPPERS, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED PASILLA PODS, ONION, GARLIC, SPICES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), TORTILLA (FLOUR (ENRICHED FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SUGAR, FUMARIC ACID, CORN STARCH, WHEAT STARCH, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTER OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, INVERT SUGAR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CMC GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE).
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: Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese has a BSI of 75.4 while Beef, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Spicy has a BSI of 100.0. Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 75.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese contains 28.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Beef, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Spicy contains 25.4g per 100g. Beef, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Spicy has 3.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Beef, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Spicy. Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese 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.
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.