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Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce
Aldi Inc.Extra Cheese Empanada
Delicias De La AbuelaComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mozzarella C... | Extra Cheese... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 11.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.5g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
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Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS: PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, WATER. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NONFAT MILK, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICE, YEAST. MARINARA SAUCE: WATER, TOMATOES, VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, OLIVE OIL, SALT, SPICES, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES).
Extra Cheese Empanada
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.5g 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:
DOUGH: WHITE CORN, PRE COOKED WHITE FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, TAPIOCA FLOUR. FILLING: MOZZARELLA CHEESE (LOW-MOSTIURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES). POWERED CELLULOSE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), AND NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), WATER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella has a BSI of 20.9 while Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese has a BSI of 32.6. Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 20.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella contains 36.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese contains 21.2g per 100g. Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese has 15.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese. Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese provides 1.8g 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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