Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Flour & Corn Enchilada Style Tortillas
Hormel Foods CorporationTortillas
Trader Jose'sComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Flour & Corn... | Tortillas |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Flour & Corn Enchilada Style Tortillas
Serving size 57.0 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MASA FLOUR (GROUND YELLOW CORN, TRACE OF LIME), SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, TOASTED CORN GERM, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), FUMARIC ACID (TO ACIDIFY), SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CORNSTARCH, SOY FLOUR, CELLULOSE GUM, WHEAT STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, CANOLA OIL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE.
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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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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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: Flour & Corn Enchilada Style Tortillas has a BSI of 50.6 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 & Corn Enchilada Style Tortillas contains 49.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tortillas contains 39.3g per 100g. Tortillas has 9.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Flour & Corn Enchilada Style Tortillas provides 3.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Tortillas. 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.
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