Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Veggie Tamale Meal
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Veggie Tamal... | Chili Lime C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 19.0g | 3.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Veggie Tamale Meal
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
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Nutritional Labels
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Veggie Tamale Meal
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.9g 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:
BROWN RICE, CHERRY TOMATO SALSA (FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES IN JUICE [FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID], WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, ONION, CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBE SAUCE [CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, TOMATOES, ONIONS, IODIZED SALT, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES], CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, DRIED GUAJILLO CHILES, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, TOMATO PASTE, JALAPENO PEPPER, CILANTRO, KOSHER SALT, DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILES, BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA [WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED COOKED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL {COLOR}], MESQUITE SMOKED SEA SALT, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CUMIN SEEDS), CORN, CORN FLOUR, WATER, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH), SPINACH, RED BELL PEPPER, BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, JALAPENO PEPPER, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM), POBLANO PEPPERS, VERDE SALSA (TOMATILLOS, WATER, ONIONS, POBLANO PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPER, CANOLA OIL, SERRANO PEPPER, SPINACH, KOSHER SALT, CILANTRO, GARLIC, VINEGAR, SUGAR, OREGANO, LIME JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, CUMIN SEEDS, ROSEMARY), MANCHEGO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT), JALAPENO PEPPER, CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, SUGAR, CIDER VINEGAR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), JALAPENO CHILI POWDER.
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
Serving size 84.0 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:
CHICKEN DARK MEAT, WATER, POTATO STARCH, PAPRIKA, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, CORIANDER, CHILI PEPPER, OREGANO, CUMIN, PARSLEY, OLIVE OIL, LIME OIL, XANTHAM GUM
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Veggie Tamale Meal
Vitamins
Minerals
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Veggie Tamale Meal
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
Food Tags
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Veggie Tamale Meal Tags
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs Tags
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: Veggie Tamale Meal has a BSI of 78.2 while Chili Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Lime has a BSI of 3.8. Chili Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Lime has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chili Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Lime appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Veggie Tamale Meal contains 17.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chili Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Lime contains 3.6g per 100g. Chili Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Lime has 14.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Veggie Tamale Meal provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Chili Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Lime. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen dinners & entrees category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.