Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tortillas De Maiz
Flour Tortillas
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tortillas De... | Flour Tortillas |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Tortillas De Maiz
Flour Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
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Tortillas De Maiz
Serving size 52.0 GRMg
% 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:
CORN (SPECIALLY GROUND CORN TREATED WITH WATER AND LIME (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE)), WATER, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PROPIONIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE) METHYLPARABEN AND PROPYLPARABEN, CMC.
Flour Tortillas
Serving size 61.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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:
BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL) WITH MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES AND/OR CITRIC ACID, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONO-CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), POTATO STARCH WITH MONOGLYCERIDE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, FUMARIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Tortillas De Maiz
Minerals
Flour Tortillas
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Flour Tortillas
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: Tortillas De Maiz has a BSI of 27.5 while Flour Tortillas, Flour has a BSI of 54.4. Tortillas De Maiz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tortillas De Maiz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tortillas De Maiz contains 30.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Flour Tortillas, Flour contains 49.2g per 100g. Tortillas De Maiz has 18.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tortillas De Maiz provides 3.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Flour Tortillas, Flour. 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.
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