Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
Party Size Potato Chips
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Nacho Cheese... | Party Size P... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
Party Size Potato Chips
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
Serving size 28.0 MGg
% 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:
GROUND YELLOW CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY POWDER, WHEY, BUTTERMILK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT, ANNATO), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPICE YELLOW 6 LAKE, SPICE AND COLORING (CONTAINS PAPRIKA), DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, POLYSORBATE 80, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5.
Party Size Potato Chips
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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 (SUNFLOWER, CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), AND SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Party Size Potato Chips
Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
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Food Tags
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Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese has a BSI of 100.0 while Party Size Potato Chips has a BSI of 30.0. Party Size Potato Chips has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Party Size Potato Chips appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese contains 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Party Size Potato Chips contains 60.7g per 100g. Party Size Potato Chips has 3.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Party Size Potato Chips. 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.