Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Street Tacos
Flagship Food Group North America LlcMeatballs In Sauce, Sauce
Alfredo Aiello Italian FoodsComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Street Tacos | Meatballs In... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Street Tacos vs Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Street Tacos has high impact (BSI 31.0) compared to Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce's low impact (BSI 9.7). Street Tacos contains 10.0g more carbs per serving, Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce provides 1.0g more fiber. Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce 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.
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Nutritional Labels
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Street Tacos
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
FILLING: COOKED PORK CARNITAS (PORK, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OF LESS OF: DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, CANE SUGAR, SODIUM CARBONATE, LIME JUICE, LIME OIL, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN), HATCH VALLEY GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, TOMATILLO, LARD, CORNSTARCH, GARLIC, GARLIC SALT (SALT, GARLIC), LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, DRIED PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER. TORTILLA: WATER, YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, TOASTED CORN GERM, TRACE OF LIME.
Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce
Serving size 135.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
MEATBALLS [BEEF, WATER, SOY PROETEIN CONCENTRATE, BREAD CRUMBS (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING [ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL], YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SOY FLOUR, WHEY, SODIUM STEAROYL 2 LACTYLATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SESAME SEEDS) MAY CONTAINS SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, FLAVORINGS AND ASCORBIC ACID), SEASONING (SALT, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY FLAKES, AUTOLYZED YEAST, VEGETABLE OIL), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CULTURES, RENNET, SALT), EGGS], TOMATO SAUCE (TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID), WATER ONIONS, CARROTS, OLIVE OIL, SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO, GREEN PARSLEY).
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: Street Tacos has a BSI of 31.0 while Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce has a BSI of 9.7. Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 9.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Street Tacos contains 20.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce contains 5.2g per 100g. Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce has 14.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Street Tacos provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Meatballs In Sauce, Sauce. 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 frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.