Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales has less impact on blood sugar than Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas
BSI: 49 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 72.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 27.0g Raises blood sugar 54.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 25.0g Digestible carbs 50.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 49

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales
BSI: 41 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 142.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 25.0g Raises blood sugar 50.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 42.1
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 15.0g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 41

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Aldi Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas, Vegetarian

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Chaparro's Tamales, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales, Homestyle Shredded Beef

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Vegetarian S... Homestyle Sh...
Carbs 27.0g 25.0g
Sugars 1.0g 0.5g
Fiber 2.0g 4.0g
Protein 4.0g 10.0g
Fat 6.0g 15.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas

Serving size 72.0 Gg

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 10.1mg 3%
Sodium 409.7mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 44.6mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 113.0mg 2%

* 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:

FILLING: SPINACH, ONIONS, CORN, QUESO BLANCO (WHOLE MILK, LEMON JUICE), MUSHROOMS, RED BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC, SCALLIONS, SALT, CORN STARCH, CILANTRO, RED PEPPER FLAKES. DOUGH: RICE FLOUR, WATER, TAPIOCA FLOUR, EGGS, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SALT, BAKING POWDER.

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales

Serving size 142.0 Gg

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.0g 19%
Saturated Fat 11.0g 55%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.6mg 5%
Sodium 710.0mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 25.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 0.5g

* 20.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 19.9mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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, BEEF, CORN MASA, BEEF BROTH, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL) VEGETABLE OIL, SALT, CHILI PEPPER, ONION, CUMIN AND GARLIC.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Vegetarian Spinach, Co...

Vitamins

Vitamin D 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 5% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Homestyle Shredded Bee...

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Q...

Total Ingredients
20
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 4 more

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tam...

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Vegetarian Spinach, Corn, Queso Blanco Cheese And Mushrooms Gluten Free Empanadas Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Homestyle Shredded Beef Tamales Tags

No tags available for this food

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Aldi Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2460595

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Brand Chaparro's Tamales, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2307924

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