Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Home Style Southwest Tortilla
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyChicken Cacciatore
Conifer Specialties Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Home Style S... | Chicken Cacc... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 56.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Home Style Southwest Tortilla vs Chicken Cacciatore: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Home Style Southwest Tortilla has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Chicken Cacciatore's high impact (BSI 33.0). Home Style Southwest Tortilla contains 38.0g more carbs per serving, Home Style Southwest Tortilla provides 2.0g more fiber. Chicken Cacciatore 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 Southwest Tortilla
Chicken Cacciatore
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Home Style Southwest Tortilla
Serving size 114.5 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 48.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY [FROM MILK], WATER, COLBY CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], PARMESAN CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CANOLA OIL, MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], ASIAGO CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM ALGINATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILKFAT, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHEESE CULTURE); VEGETABLE MIX* (ONIONS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, APOCAROTENAL [COLOR]); TORTILLA STRIPS (CORN, CANOLA OIL, SEASONING [SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, TOMATOES*, DEXTROSE, SPICE, ONIONS*, GREEN BELL PEPPER*, CITRIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE AS AN ANTICAKING AGENT])
Chicken Cacciatore
Serving size 27.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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:
SEASONING BLEND (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, GARLIC, ONION, SPICES, CHILI PEPPER, PARSLEY), EGG-FREE PASTA NOODLES (SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], AND B VITAMINS [NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), MUSHROOMS, ONION, TOMATOES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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Chicken Cacciatore
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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 Southwest Tortilla has a BSI of 100.0 while Chicken Cacciatore has a BSI of 33.0. Chicken Cacciatore has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Cacciatore appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Home Style Southwest Tortilla contains 48.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Cacciatore contains 66.7g per 100g. Home Style Southwest Tortilla has 17.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Home Style Southwest Tortilla provides 2.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.7g in Chicken Cacciatore. Chicken Cacciatore provides 1.1g 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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