Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Corn Tortillas, Corn
Bashas' MarketsLow Carb Tortillas
Fit & ActiveComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Corn Tortill... | Low Carb Tor... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 7.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Corn Tortillas, Corn
Low Carb Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
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Corn Tortillas, Corn
Serving size 51.0 MGg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
GROUND WHITE CORN MASA FLOUR, WATER, ASCORBIC ACID, CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, FUMARIC ACID, GUAR GUMS AND ENZYMES.
Low Carb Tortillas
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID), WATER, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DISTILLED MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SUGAR, GUAR GUM, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, FUMARIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS) AND DOUGH CONDITIONER(SODIUM METABISULPHITE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Corn Tortillas, Corn
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Corn Tortillas, Corn
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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: Corn Tortillas, Corn has a BSI of 73.6 while Low Carb Tortillas has a BSI of 7.8. Low Carb Tortillas has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Low Carb Tortillas appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Corn Tortillas, Corn contains 43.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Low Carb Tortillas contains 26.2g per 100g. Low Carb Tortillas has 17.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Corn Tortillas, Corn provides 5.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 16.7g in Low Carb Tortillas. Low Carb Tortillas provides 10.8g 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.
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