Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tortillas, Classic
Earth IslandShrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta
Singleton Packing CorpComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tortillas, C... | Shrimp Alfre... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 12.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 23.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Tortillas, Classic vs Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Tortillas, Classic has very high impact (BSI 72.2) compared to Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta's moderate impact (BSI 22.9). Tortillas, Classic contains 28.0g more carbs per serving, Tortillas, Classic provides 3.0g more fiber. Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta 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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Tortillas, Classic
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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:
FILTERED WATER, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CHICKPEA FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED HIGH-OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, LESS THAN 2% OF: CULTURED DEXTROSE, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, VEGAN CANE SUGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ENZYMES.
Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
SHRIMP, PASTA (WATER, DURAM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, CREAM POWDER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, WHEY, SPICES, CELLULOSE GUM, SOY LECITHIN, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SOYBEAN OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID), ENZYME MODIFIED PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [MILK, STARTER CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), CREAM SOLIDS (MILK FAT, NONFAT MILK, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE AND SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE), NATURAL CREAM FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE 80 (0.56%), DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, DEHYDRATED ONION, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE AND POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, POTASSIUM SORBATE (ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), SODIUM BISULFITE (AS A PRESERVATIVE).
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: Tortillas, Classic has a BSI of 72.2 while Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta has a BSI of 22.9. Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 22.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tortillas, Classic contains 56.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta contains 8.5g per 100g. Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta has 47.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tortillas, Classic provides 4.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell Pasta. Tortillas, Classic provides 4.2g 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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