Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pizza Turnovers Empanadillas
Productos Kikuet Inc.Southern Style Biscuits
Topco Associates, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pizza Turnov... | Southern Sty... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Pizza Turnovers Empanadillas
Serving size 90.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.0g 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:
DOUGH: ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING [PALM OIL PALM STEARIN, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES AND DIGLYCERIDES TBHQ (ANTIOXIDANT)], SALT [SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM IODATE, POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING)], SUGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE)., FILLING: CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), NONFAT MILK], IMITATION MOZZARELLA CHEESE [CASEIN (MILK PROTEIN), SHORTENING (FULLY REFINED BEEF FAT (TALLOW), BHA, CITRIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILK WHEY, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), GUAR GUM, ANNATTO (COLORING)], WATER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES), SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL [PALM OIL AND/OR SOY BEAN OIL], SEASONING [SALT, GARLIC, OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (ANTICAKING)], OREGANO
Southern Style Biscuits
Serving size 62.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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 BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTERMILK, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, NONFAT MILK, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), WHEAT STARCH, DEXTROSE, DATEM, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Pizza Turnovers Empanadillas has a BSI of 68.2 while Southern Style Biscuits has a BSI of 40.4. Southern Style Biscuits has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Southern Style Biscuits appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pizza Turnovers Empanadillas contains 40.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Southern Style Biscuits contains 35.5g per 100g. Southern Style Biscuits has 4.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pizza Turnovers Empanadillas provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Southern Style Biscuits. 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 frozen bread & dough category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.