Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Real Mexican Style Menudo
Juanita's Foods, Inc.Tom Kha Soup
MaesriComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Real Mexican... | Tom Kha Soup |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 19.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Real Mexican Style Menudo
Tom Kha Soup
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Nutritional Labels
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Real Mexican Style Menudo
Serving size 245.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.1g 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:
BEEF BROTH (WATER, SALT, CHILE, BEEF BOUILLON [DRIED BEEF STOCK AND NATURAL FLAVOR], SEASONING (DEXTROSE, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONION, CELERY POWDER AND DEHYDRATED CELERY, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES (PARSLEY, OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, CUMIN, MACE) AND SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SUGAR AND SOYBEAN OIL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE), BEEF TRIPE, HOMINY, GELATIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: NATURAL FLAVORINGS AND SPICES.
Tom Kha Soup
Serving size 143.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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:
COCONUT MILK 42%, WATER 36.5%, OYSTER MUSHROOM 4%, LEMON GRASS 3.7%, GALANGAL 3%, SUGAR 2.5%, STRAW MUSHROOM 2.5%, SALT 2% FISH SAUCE (ANCHOVY FISH, SALT SUGAR) 1.3%, LIME JUICE 1%, CORIANDER 0.5%, FRESH RED CHILIES 0.5%, KAFFIR LIME LEAVES 0.3%, CITRIC ACID (E330) 0.2%
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Real Mexican Style Menudo
Vitamins
Minerals
Tom Kha Soup
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Real Mexican Style Menudo
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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: Real Mexican Style Menudo has a BSI of 23.6 while Tom Kha Soup has a BSI of 9.9. Tom Kha Soup has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tom Kha Soup appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 9.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Real Mexican Style Menudo contains 6.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tom Kha Soup contains 4.2g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Real Mexican Style Menudo provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Tom Kha Soup. 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 canned soup category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.