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Mozzarella Sticks
Topco Associates, Inc.Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese
Delicias De La AbuelaComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mozzarella S... | Extra Cheese... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10.0g | 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 Sticks
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Nutritional Labels
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Mozzarella Sticks
Serving size 44.0 Gg
% 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:
PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), WHEAT FLOUR, POTATO STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CARAMEL COLOR, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, DEXTROSE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA (COLOR), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, ONION POWDER, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICE, SUGAR, WHEY, YEAST, YELLOW CORN FLOUR. MARINARA SAUCE: WATER, TOMATOES, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, OLIVE OIL, SALT, ITALIAN SEASONING (SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE)), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), BASIL, OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER.
Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese
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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Mozzarella Sticks
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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: Mozzarella Sticks has a BSI of 19.3 while Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese has a BSI of 32.6. Mozzarella Sticks has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mozzarella Sticks appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 19.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mozzarella Sticks contains 22.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese contains 21.2g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Mozzarella Sticks 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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