Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Taco Shells
Amigos Food Company IncRestaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Mission Foods IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Taco Shells | Restaurant S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 13.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Taco Shells vs Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Taco Shells has high impact (BSI 32.4) compared to Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas's low impact (BSI 11.6). Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas provides 12.0g more fiber. Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas 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.
Taco Shells
Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Taco Shells
Serving size 33.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
STONE GROUND CORN MASA FLOUR, VEGETABLE OILS (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING; SOYBEAN, CANOLA, COTTONSEED, CORN, AND/OR PALM OLEIN), TRACE OF LIME, CITRIC ACID, TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE).
Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Serving size 42.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT GLUTEN, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OILS), WHEAT GLUTEN ISOLATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GUM, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE, FUMARIC ACID, AND CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND SORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Taco Shells
Minerals
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Minerals
Food Tags
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Taco Shells 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: Taco Shells has a BSI of 32.4 while Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas has a BSI of 11.6. Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 11.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Taco Shells contains 54.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas contains 45.2g per 100g. Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas has 9.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Taco Shells provides 3.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 31.0g in Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas. Restaurant Style Soft Taco Flour Tortillas provides 28.0g 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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