Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
El Gordo Flour Tortillas
Tortillas
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | El Gordo Flo... | Tortillas |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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El Gordo Flour Tortillas
Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
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El Gordo Flour Tortillas
Serving size 40.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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 BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYME, POTASSIUM BROMATE), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES. POLYSORBATE 60), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, RICE FLOUR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES (TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBIC ACID, AND CITRIC ACID ADDED AS ANTIOXIDANTS), FUMARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE (TO HELP MAINTAIN FLAVOR AND FRESHNESS).
Tortillas
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 10.0g 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, TRACE OF LIME.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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El Gordo Flour Tortillas
Vitamins
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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El Gordo Flour Tortillas
Tortillas
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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: El Gordo Flour Tortillas has a BSI of 37.1 while Tortillas has a BSI of 19.8. Tortillas has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tortillas appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 19.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
El Gordo Flour Tortillas contains 50.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tortillas contains 39.3g per 100g. Tortillas has 10.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
El Gordo Flour Tortillas provides 2.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Tortillas. Tortillas provides 1.1g 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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