Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gourmet Spinach Tamales
Texas Tamale Co.Chicken Pesto Wrap
Rt Wholesale, Llc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Gourmet Spin... | Chicken Pest... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 12.0g | 47.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 40.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Gourmet Spinach Tamales
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
MASA (WATER, YELLOW CORN PROCESSED WITH LIME), SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT AND CHILI PEPPER. FILLING: SPINACH (CHOPPED), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE (STABILIZER)], CREAM CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, (STABILIZER)], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT AND PEPPER.
Chicken Pesto Wrap
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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:
TORTILLA (FLOUR TORTILLA (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SHORTENING [COTTON SEED AND SOYBEAN OIL AND POLYSORBATE 50], RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, BAKING POWDER [SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH], THE FOLLOWING LESS THAN 2% - SUGAR, BAKING POWDER, YEAST, PRESERVATIVE BLAND [CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID], CELLULOSE GUM, DOUGH CONDITIONER [SODIUM METABISULFATE OR L-CYATINE], SOY LECITHIN), CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, WATER, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, ) PESTO (BASIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], GRANULATED GARLIC, SALT), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, AND MICRO FINE CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING), WHITE WINE VINEGAR (WHITE WINE VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM METABISULPHITE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), CASEIN (MILK).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food 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: Gourmet Spinach Tamales has a BSI of 23.4 while Chicken Pesto Wrap has a BSI of 85.5. Gourmet Spinach Tamales has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gourmet Spinach Tamales appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 23.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gourmet Spinach Tamales contains 14.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Pesto Wrap contains 20.7g per 100g. Gourmet Spinach Tamales has 6.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Gourmet Spinach Tamales provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Chicken Pesto Wrap. 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 prepared wraps and burittos category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.