Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium
Flagship Food Group North America Llc1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese
Hp Hood LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Green Chile ... | 1% Milkfat S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.2g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium
1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium
Serving size 32.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
WATER, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, JALAPENO PEPPERS, ROASTED GREEN CHILE (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, GARLIC SALT, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DATEM, SODIUM ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), SODIUM CITRATE, LACTIC ACID, VINEGAR, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE).
1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese
Serving size 113.0 GMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK AND MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, LACTIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SORBIC ACID AND CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS) AND ENZYMES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium 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: Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium has a BSI of 5.9 while 1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese has a BSI of 9.3. Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium contains 9.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while 1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese contains 4.4g per 100g. 1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese has 5.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.2g in 1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese. 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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