Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls
Etouffee Base
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tortilla Cas... | Etouffee Base |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 5.9g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 18.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls
Etouffee Base
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Nutritional Labels
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Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls
Serving size 269.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 33.1g 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:
ORGANIC TOMATO PURE, FILTERED WATER, TORTILLA CHIPS (ORGANIC STONEGROUND CORN, HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER, SEA SALT, TRACE OF LIME), ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC TOFU (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ANNATTO, ENZYMES), JALAPEO PEPPERS, ORGANIC MUSHROOMS, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC CILANTRO, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC LIME JUICE, SEA SALT, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SPICES.
Etouffee Base
Serving size 254.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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, ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, CELERY, SEAFOOD BASE (COOKED LOBSTER, SHRIMP, CRAB AND CLAMS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SOYBEAN OIL, DEHYDRATED POTATO, CLARIFIED BUTTER OIL, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, WHEAT GLUTEN PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVOR [EXTRACT OF SHRIMP, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTRIN DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE], DEHYDRATED BONITO [FISH], ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA), SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), SALTED BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), RED BELL PEPPER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GREEN ONIONS, SPICES, BROWNING SAUCE (CARAMEL COLOR, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH [CARROTS, CELERY, ONION, PARSNIPS, TURNIPS], SPICES, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE]), SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls, Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans has a BSI of 76.3 while Etouffee Base has a BSI of 27.7. Etouffee Base has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Etouffee Base appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls, Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans contains 16.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Etouffee Base contains 5.9g per 100g. Etouffee Base has 10.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls, Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.4g in Etouffee Base. Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans Bowls, Tortilla Casserole & Black Beans 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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