Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale
Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Shredded Bee... | Sandwich, Wh... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.4g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 0.7g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 10.7g | 20.0g |
| Fat | 12.4g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale
Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk
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Nutritional Labels
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Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale
Serving size 141.75 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.6g 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)].
Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk
Serving size 118.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
BREAD: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, POTASSIUM SALT, RICE FLOUR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES (CONTAINS WHEAT), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MALTED WHEAT FLOUR. 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). BUTTER/OIL MIXTURE: SOYBEAN OIL, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (AN ANTI-FOAMING AGENT)., SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, TOCOPHEROL (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 51.1 while Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk has a BSI of 45.3. Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.3. 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 Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk contains 23.7g per 100g. Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale has 3.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Shredded Beef Salsa Roja Tamale provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.4g in Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk. Sandwich, Whole Grain, Grilled Cheese, Bulk provides 1.9g 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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