Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Three Cheese Taquitos
H.J. Heinz CompanyExtra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese
Delicias De La AbuelaComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Three Cheese... | Extra Cheese... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.5g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Three Cheese Taquitos vs Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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Three Cheese Taquitos
Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Three Cheese Taquitos
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% 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:
TORTILLA: CORN MASA FLOUR (CORN MASA FLOUR, LIME), WATER, SALT, FILLING: PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CREAM CHEESE [CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS (XANTHAN, GUAR, CAROB BEAN GUMS)], HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, PROPIONIC ACID, MONOGLYCERIDES, CARRAGEENAN, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR, CITRIC ACID), WATER, CHEESE SAUCE MIX (A DEHYDRATED BLEND OF WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTER, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANNATTO [COLOR], NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, XANTHAN GUM]), MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SKIM MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CALCIUM SULFATE, CORN MASA FLOUR.
Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.5g 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:
DOUGH: WHITE CORN, PRE COOKED WHITE FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, TAPIOCA FLOUR. FILLING: MOZZARELLA CHEESE (LOW-MOSTIURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES). POWERED CELLULOSE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), AND NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), WATER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Three Cheese Taquitos
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Food 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: Three Cheese Taquitos has a BSI of 51.9 while Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese has a BSI of 32.6. Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Three Cheese Taquitos contains 34.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese contains 21.2g per 100g. Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese has 12.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Three Cheese Taquitos provides 2.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese. 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.