Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin
Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Smart Choice... | Old El Paso ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 53.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 26.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin
Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit
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Nutritional Labels
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Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin
Serving size 113.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHEDBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR[WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINMONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), SUGAR, WATER, FILLING(APPLES, SUGAR, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CINNAMON, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, NUTMEG), EGG, SOYBEAN/CANOLA OIL, INVERTSUGAR, EGG EXTENDER (WHEAT FLOUR, EGG YOLK, EGG SOLIDS, SOYBEANOIL, GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ANNATTO& TURMERIC OLEORESIN, ENZYMES) MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LEAVENING(BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUMPHOSPHATE), MILK WHEY, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY FLOUR, SALT, EMULSIFIERS (SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOLMONOESTERS, MONOGLYCERIDES), SOY LECITHIN, SOFTENER (POWDERFRUIT JUICE, GRAIN DEXTRIN, VEGETABLE FIBER).
Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit
Serving size 31.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
TACO SHELLS: LIMED CORN FLOUR, PALM OIL, SALT. FLOUR TORTILLAS: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN OIL), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR CANOLA OIL), GLYCERIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVES), FUMARIC ACID, DOUGH CONDITIONER (SALT, WHEAT STARCH, ENZYMES). FLOUR TORTILLA BOWLS: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVES), FUMARIC ACID, DOUGH CONDITIONER (SALT, WHEAT STARCH, ENZYMES). TACO SEASONING MIX: CHILI PEPPER, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION POWDER, SPICE, CORN STARCH, SEA SALT (POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SALT). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CORN FLOUR, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin Tags
Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
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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: Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin has a BSI of 99.7 while Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit has a BSI of 30.6. Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin contains 46.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit contains 58.1g per 100g. Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin has 11.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Smart Choice Apple Cinnamon Muffin provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 6.5g in Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit. Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit provides 4.7g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the bread/bakery products variety packs category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.