Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion
Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Doritos, Mix... | Barbecue Wav... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion
Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips
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Nutritional Labels
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Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion
Serving size 28.0 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:
DORITOS BRAND NACHO CHEESE FLAVORED TORTILLA CHIPS: CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ONION POWDER, CORN FLOUR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, TOMATO POWDER, LACTOSE, SPICES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, RED 40), LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SKIM MILK, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE. DORITOS BRAND TWISTS FOUR CHEESE: CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL), SALT, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, CREAM, TOMATO POWDER, CORN FLOUR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM DIACETATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC POWDER, SWISS CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), YEAST EXTRACT, AND SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK). DORITOS BRAND DINAMITAS JUMPIN' JACK ROLLED TORTILLA CHIPS: CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN FLOUR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, CREAM, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM DIACETATE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC POWDER, SWISS CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), JALAPENO PEPPER POWDER, AND TOCOPHEROL (ANTIOXIDANT). DORITOS BRAND OPEN TRIANGLE SPICY NACHO TORTILLA SNACKS: CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, ROMANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SPICES, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6), CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, SKIM MILK, DISODIUM INOSINATE, AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips
Serving size 28.0 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:
INGREDIENTS: CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, FRUCTOSE, DRIED ONION & GARLIC, PAPRIKA, TORULA YEAST, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (FLAVOR ENHANCER), DEXTROSE, DRIED TOMATO, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING SMOKE), CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), CARAMEL (COLOR), RED 40 LAKE, SPICE EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion 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: Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion has a BSI of 28.3 while Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips, Barbecue has a BSI of 28.0. Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips, Barbecue has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips, Barbecue appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion contains 57.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips, Barbecue contains 57.1g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Doritos, Mix Flavored Tortilla Snacks, Cheese Explosion, Cheese Explosion provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Barbecue Wavy Corn Chips, Barbecue. 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 chips, pretzels & snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.