Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Flour Burrito Tortillas
Tortillas
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Flour Burrit... | Tortillas |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Flour Burrito Tortillas
Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
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Flour Burrito Tortillas
Serving size 62.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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 (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN AND/OR PALM OILS), MARGARINE, MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, SAT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), RICE FLOUR, FUMARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ENZYMES, GUAR GUM, YEAST, SODIUM METABISULFITE.
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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Flour Burrito Tortillas
Minerals
Tortillas
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Flour Burrito Tortillas
Tortillas
Food Tags
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Flour Burrito Tortillas Tags
Tortillas 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: Flour Burrito Tortillas, Flour has a BSI of 52.8 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.
Flour Burrito Tortillas, Flour contains 45.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tortillas contains 39.3g per 100g. Tortillas has 5.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Flour Burrito Tortillas, Flour provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Tortillas. Tortillas provides 2.0g 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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