Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pollo Verde Burritos
Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pollo Verde ... | Sandwich, Cr... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.9g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 0.6g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 6.1g | 2.9g |
| Protein | 17.9g | 17.0g |
| Fat | 12.6g | 16.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pollo Verde Burritos
Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped
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Nutritional Labels
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Pollo Verde Burritos
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.
Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped
Serving size 147.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.1g 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:
WG CROISSANT: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), WATER, WHOLE MILK, BROWN SUGAR, YEAST, MALT EXTRACT, HONEY, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SALT, CORN STARCH, ENZYME. TURKEY HAM: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ERYTHROBATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, FLAVORING. AMERICAN CHEESE: CULTURED SKIM MILK AND MILK, WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA (COLOR), CREAM, ENZYMES, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), SOY LECITHIN, (ANTI-STICKING AGENT).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Pollo Verde Burritos 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 Burritos has a BSI of 67.5 while Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped has a BSI of 50.1. Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pollo Verde Burritos contains 22.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped contains 19.7g per 100g. Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped has 3.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pollo Verde Burritos provides 3.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Sandwich, Croissant, Whole Grain, Turkey Ham & Cheese, Individually Wrapped. Pollo Verde Burritos provides 1.4g 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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