Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit
Traditional Tortillas
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Old El Paso,... | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit
Traditional Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit
Serving size 68.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.0g 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:
FLOUR TORTILLAS: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM, CANOLA, AND SOYBEAN OIL), GLYCERIN, BAKING POWDER (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, FUMARIC ACID), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVES), SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER (SALT, ENZYMES, WHEAT STARCH). GORDITA RANCH SAUCE: SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GARLIC POWDER, CELLULOSE GEL, CHIPOTLE PEPPER, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, NATURAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), PARSLEY, OLEORESIN CAPSICUM, BETA CAROTENE, BHT AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVATIVES), NONFAT MILK. SEASONING MIX: MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, SALT, CHILI PEPPER, SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICE, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/ OR SUNFLOWER OIL), ONION POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT.
Traditional Tortillas
Serving size 61.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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 FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, POTASSIUM BROMATE, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, ALUMINUM FREE BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, CITRIC ACID (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Old El Paso, Gordita D...
Minerals
Traditional Tortillas
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Traditional Tortillas
Food Tags
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Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit 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: Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit has a BSI of 59.9 while Traditional Tortillas has a BSI of 54.8. Traditional Tortillas has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Traditional Tortillas appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 54.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit contains 47.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Tortillas contains 47.5g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Traditional Tortillas. 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 mexican dinner mixes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.