Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale
M.C.I. Foods, Inc.Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich
Société Des Produits Nestlé S.A.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Shredded Bee... | Hot Pocket H... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.1g | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 0.4g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.4g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 7.5g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale vs Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich has very high impact (BSI 74.0) compared to Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale's high impact (BSI 30.7). Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich contains 21.9g more carbs per serving. Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale 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.
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale
Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale
Serving size 85.05 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.4g 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), RED CHILE SAUCE [WATER, CHILE GUAJILLO, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GARLIC, SPICES], 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: COOKED DICED BEEF WITH JUICES (BEEF, WATER, SALT) AND SALSA ROJA [WATER, CHILE GUAJILLO, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GARLIC, SPICES (INCLUDING GARLIC AND ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, SEA SALT)].
Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich
Serving size 127.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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:
WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FULLY COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCT, 25% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, GROUND AND FORMED, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED (CURED WITH WATER, SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEHYDRATED PORK BROTH, POTASSIUM SALT, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SKIM MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*, CULTURES, SALT, FLAVORS*, POTASSIUM SALT*, ANNATTO, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, *INGREDIENTS NOT IN REGULAR CHEDDAR CHEESE), VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR PALM OIL AND/OR FRACTIONATED PALM OIL), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVES], ANNATTO AND TURMERIC COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY, DOUGH CONDITIONER BLEND (CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK POWDER, YEAST, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM CASEINATE, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC COLOR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED GARLIC, LACTIC ACID, ENZYME MODIFIED MILK FAT, CALCIUM LACTATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DRIED ONION, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, METHYLCELLULOSE, SOY FLOUR, DRIED EGG WHITES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale has a BSI of 30.7 while Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich has a BSI of 74.0. Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale contains 20.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich contains 30.7g per 100g. Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale has 10.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Hot Pocket Ham And Cheese Crispy Crust Frozen Sandwich. 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.
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