Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal
Goya Foods, Inc.Almond Meal Flour
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Extra Fine Y... | Almond Meal ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 5.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal
Almond Meal Flour
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal
Serving size 33.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 26.0g 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:
YELLOW CORN MEAL ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMINE (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID.
Almond Meal Flour
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
BLANCHED ALMOND FLOUR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Extra Fine Yellow Corn...
Vitamins
Minerals
Almond Meal Flour
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Almond Meal Flour
Food Tags
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Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal Tags
Almond Meal Flour Tags
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: Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal has a BSI of 51.3 while Almond Meal Flour has a BSI of 3.5. Almond Meal Flour has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Almond Meal Flour appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal contains 81.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Almond Meal Flour contains 17.9g per 100g. Almond Meal Flour has 64.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Extra Fine Yellow Corn Meal provides 3.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 10.7g in Almond Meal Flour. Almond Meal Flour provides 7.7g 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 flours & corn meal category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.