Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef
Target StoresChicken Tinga
The Kroger Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Home Style B... | Chicken Tinga |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 17.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef vs Chicken Tinga: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef has high impact (BSI 42.3) compared to Chicken Tinga's low impact (BSI 11.8). Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef contains 17.0g more carbs per serving, Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef provides 1.0g more fiber. Chicken Tinga is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef
Chicken Tinga
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef
Serving size 140.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
MEATLOAF (BEEF, KETCHUP [ORGANIC TOMATOES, ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SALT, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORS], WATER, BREADCRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT], TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN [TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, CARAMEL COLOR], ONION, BELL PEPPER, TOMATO PASTE [TOMATOES], WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, SUGAR], CARROTS, CELERY, PARSLEY, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR).
Chicken Tinga
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 3.0g 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:
CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (CONTAINING UP TO 15% OF A SOLUTION OF WATER, SALT, CORNSTARCH), CRUSHED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, CITRIC ACID), ONIONS, WATER, BELL PEPPER, CHIPOTLE PEPPER (CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, TOMATO PUREE, VEGETABLE OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, VINEGAR, STARCH, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR AND SPICES), VEGETABLE OIL, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, SEA SALT, GARLIC, VINEGAR, CUMIN, CORNSTARCH, OREGANO.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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Minerals
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Vitamins
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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: Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef has a BSI of 42.3 while Chicken Tinga has a BSI of 11.8. Chicken Tinga has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Tinga appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 11.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef contains 17.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Tinga contains 5.0g per 100g. Chicken Tinga has 12.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Home Style Beef Meatloaf, Home Style Beef provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Chicken Tinga. 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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