Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mexican Style Corn Chips
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Giant Eagle, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mexican Styl... | Giant Eagle,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mexican Style Corn Chips
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Nutritional Labels
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Mexican Style Corn Chips
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 17.0g 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:
WHITE CORN, ORGANIC PALM OLEIN OIL, WATER, LIME, SEA SALT, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 3, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 40, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID
Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER OR CANOLA OIL), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, SALT, TORULA YEAST, MOLASSES POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICE AND COLORING (CONTAINS PAPRIKA), YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING.
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: Mexican Style Corn Chips, Mexican Style has a BSI of 32.2 while Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq has a BSI of 28.2. Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mexican Style Corn Chips, Mexican Style contains 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq contains 57.1g per 100g. Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq has 7.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mexican Style Corn Chips, Mexican Style provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Giant Eagle, Potato Chips, Bbq, Bbq. 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 chips, pretzels & snacks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.