Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit
Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Old El Paso ... | Betty Crocke... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.8g | 40.6g |
| Sugars | 1.8g | 33.8g |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.3g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 4.7g |
| Fat | 7.2g | 13.9g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit
Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit
Serving size 60.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.8g 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:
INGREDIENTS: FLOUR TORTILLAS: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL, GLYCERIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVES), FUMARIC ACID, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, PALM, AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), DOUGH CONDITIONER (SALT, WHEAT STARCH, ENZYMES). CHEESE SAUCE: WATER, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTERMILK, JALAPENO PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, SODIUM ALGINATE, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, CHILI POWDER, LACTIC ACID, COLOR ADDED (ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, TOMATO POWDER, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ONION POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CREAM, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).SEASONING MIX: CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SPICE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), RED CHILI PEPPER, ONION POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER.
Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix
Serving size 61.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.5g 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:
INGREDIENTS: MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), SUGAR, REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS (PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL, SOYBEAN], CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY, PALM KERNEL OIL, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN), MILK CHOCOLATE POWDER (SUGAR, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE), ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CANOLA OIL, SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake 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 Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit has a BSI of 53.7 while Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix has a BSI of 72.8. Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit contains 48.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix contains 66.5g per 100g. Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit has 18.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.8g in Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix. Betty Crocker Reese's Lava Cake Mix 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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