Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pollo Verde Burrito
M.C.I. Foods, Inc.Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk
M.C.I. Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pollo Verde ... | Two Cheese &... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.9g | 29.2g |
| Sugars | 0.6g | 1.3g |
| Fiber | 6.1g | 2.4g |
| Protein | 17.9g | 12.8g |
| Fat | 12.6g | 19.3g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pollo Verde Burrito vs Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pollo Verde Burrito has very high impact (BSI 67.5) compared to Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk's very high impact (BSI 51.6). Pollo Verde Burrito contains 11.7g more carbs per serving, Pollo Verde Burrito provides 3.7g more fiber. Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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.
Pollo Verde Burrito
Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk
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Nutritional Labels
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Pollo Verde Burrito
Serving size 178.6 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.2g 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: FILLINGS: [CHICKEN AND FIRE ROASTED GREEN CHILE SALSA: FULLY COOKED, LOW SODIUM, DICED CHICKEN, NATURAL PROPORTION (CHICKEN, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, RICE STARCH, VINEGAR, YEAST EXTRACT), WATER, FIRE ROASTED DICED GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, SALT, CITRIC ACID. MAY ALSO CONTAIN WATER AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), LIGHT FIRE ROASTED GREEN CHILE PUREE (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID. MAY ALSO CONTAIN WATER, SALT, AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (REFINED FROM CORN), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: JALAPENO PEPPERS (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), CRUSHED TOMATOES (TOMATOES AND SALT. MAY ALSO CONTAIN: TOMATO JUICE AND/OR PUREE, CITRIC ACID, WATER, AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), WHITE VINEGAR, DICED ONION, SEA SALT, AND GARLIC POWDER. REFRIED BEANS: WATER, PINTO BEANS [PINTO BEANS, COOKED PINTO BEANS ([WATER, PINTO BEANS], AND SALT)], CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DICED ONION, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, GARLIC, GARLIC POWDER AND CORN STARCH. PEPPER JACK CHEESE: MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, & ENZYMES)]. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR TORTILLA: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN OR COTTONSEED OILS), LEAVENING (CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, RICE FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, GUAR GUM, FUMARIC ACID, L-CYSTEINE.
Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk
Serving size 141.75 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.5g 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: CORN MASA: CORN MASA FLOUR (WHITE CORN TREATED WITH HYDRATED LIME), CHICKEN STOCK (WATER, CHICKEN BASE [OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH NATURAL JUICES, SALT, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, RENDERED CHICKEN FAT, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, RICE FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), TURMERIC]), WATER, LARD (BHT AND CITRIC ACID TO IMPROVE STABILITY), BROWN RICE FLOUR (LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, STABILIZED RICE BRAN), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA (FOR FLAVOR), AND SALT. FILLING: TWO CHEESE BLEND [LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, MAY CONTAIN POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]) AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ENZYMES])], FIRE ROASTED DICED GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, SALT, CITRIC ACID. MAY ALSO CONTAIN WATER AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: JALAPENO PEPPERS (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE) AND MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (REFINED FROM CORN).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Pollo Verde Burrito has a BSI of 67.5 while Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk has a BSI of 51.6. Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 51.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pollo Verde Burrito contains 22.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk contains 20.6g per 100g. Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk has 2.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pollo Verde Burrito provides 3.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamales Wrapped In An Eco Friendly Paper Husk. Pollo Verde Burrito provides 1.7g 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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