Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Pupusa (Dish)

Usda
BSI Score:
50
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Queso Blanco Cheese

Usda
BSI Score:
4
USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products
USDA Foundation Snacks

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Pupusa (Dish) Queso Blanco...
Carbs 31.5g 2.1g
Sugars 1.3g 0.4g
Fiber 5.8g 0g
Protein 5.6g 24.5g
Fat 9.0g 24.3g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Pupusa (Dish) vs Queso Blanco Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pupusa (Dish) has very high impact (BSI 50.1) compared to Queso Blanco Cheese's minimal impact (BSI 3.8). Pupusa (Dish) contains 29.4g more carbs per serving. Queso Blanco Cheese 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.

Pupusa (Dish)

Queso Blanco Cheese

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Pupusa (Dish)

Queso Blanco Cheese

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pupusa (Dish)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Sodium 305.0mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 31.5g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 21%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Starch 23.6g

* 2.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.6g 11%
Calcium 51.0mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 305.0mg 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Queso Blanco Cheese

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24.3g 31%
Saturated Fat 13.7g 69%
Trans Fat 0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 78.0mg 26%
Sodium 1810.0mg 79%
Total Carbohydrates 2.1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.4g

* 2.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 24.5g 49%
Calcium 661.0mg 51%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 116.0mg 2%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Pupusa (Dish)

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 5% DV
Thiamin (B1) 7% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 2% DV
Vitamin B6 10% DV
Vitamin E 2% DV
Vitamin K 6% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 13% DV
Phosphorus 14% DV
Zinc 9% DV
Selenium 13% DV
Copper 16% DV
Manganese 15% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Queso Blanco Cheese

Vitamins

Vitamin D 9% DV
Niacin (B3) 1% DV
Thiamin (B1) 3% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 18% DV
Vitamin B6 5% DV
Vitamin B12 71% DV
Vitamin E 3% DV
Vitamin K 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 66% DV
Iron 1% DV
Potassium 3% DV
Magnesium 7% DV
Phosphorus 48% DV
Zinc 30% DV
Selenium 41% DV
Copper 3% DV
Manganese 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Tags

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Pupusa (Dish) Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
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 Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 334720

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 746765

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management