Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tomatillo Braised Pork
Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tomatillo Br... | Pork Center ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 19.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Tomatillo Braised Pork
Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue
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Nutritional Labels
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Tomatillo Braised Pork
Serving size 280.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
ROASTED CORN, BLACK BEAN AND BROWN RICE BLEND [CORN AND BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE BLEND [CORN, BLACK BEANS, TOMATOES, BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SPICES, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (ONION, BELL PEPPER, GARLIC), BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, LIME JUICE POWDER (LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID), YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS (INCLUDING GRILL AND SMOKE), CITRIC ACID], BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, WATER), CILANTRO], FULLY COOKED PORK (PORK, WATER, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER), SALSA VERDE (TOMATILLOS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, ONIONS, IODIZED SALT, CILANTRO AND CITRIC ACID).
Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue
Serving size 112.0 Gg
% 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:
WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SEASONING (CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPER, ONION POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SALT, CORNSTARCH, SODIUM DIACETATE, XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Tomatillo Braised Pork
Vitamins
Minerals
Pork Center Cut Loin F...
Minerals
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: Tomatillo Braised Pork has a BSI of 68.6 while Hormel, Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue has a BSI of 3.9. Hormel, Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hormel, Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tomatillo Braised Pork contains 14.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Hormel, Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue contains 1.8g per 100g. Hormel, Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue has 12.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tomatillo Braised Pork provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Hormel, Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Mesquite Barbecue. Tomatillo Braised Pork provides 1.8g 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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