Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit

B&G Foods, Inc.
BSI Score:
36
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Flat Bottom Taco Shells

B&G Foods, Inc.
BSI Score:
29
B&G Foods, Inc. Branded Mexican Dinner Mixes
B&G Foods, Inc. Branded Mexican Dinner Mixes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Ortega, Taco... Flat Bottom ...
Carbs 21.0g 17.0g
Sugars 1.0g 0.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 2.0g 2.0g
Fat 6.0g 6.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit vs Flat Bottom Taco Shells comparison: Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit has a high blood sugar impact (BSI 36.3) while Flat Bottom Taco Shells has moderate impact (BSI 28.6). Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit contains 4.0g more carbs per serving. Consider Flat Bottom Taco Shells for better blood sugar control.

Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.

Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit

Flat Bottom Taco Shells

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 680.1mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 21.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 150.1mg 12%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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:

TACO SHELLS [WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CORN FLOUR, SALT, HYDRATED LIME] TACO SAUCE [TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SPICES, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, GREEN CHILI POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), XANTHAN GUM, ONION POWDER] TACO SEASONING [YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, PAPRIKA, SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR]

Flat Bottom Taco Shells

Serving size 27.0 GRMg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 109.9mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 17.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 30.0mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 69.9mg 1%

* 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:

YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, HYDRATED LIME), PALM OIL, SALT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Ortega, Tacos For Two ...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 5% DV
Vitamin A 119% DV

Minerals

Calcium 54% DV
Iron 21% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Flat Bottom Taco Shells

Minerals

Calcium 11% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Tags

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Ortega, Tacos For Two Taco Kit Tags

Flat Bottom Taco Shells Tags

Diet Compatibility
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Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand B&G Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2040549

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Brand B&G Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2672658

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Frequently Asked Questions

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