Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
White Corn Taco Style Tortillas
Traditional Tortillas
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | White Corn T... | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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White Corn Taco Style Tortillas
Traditional Tortillas
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
White Corn Taco Style Tortillas
Serving size 51.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
WHITE CORN MASA FLOUR (WHITE CORN FLOUR, PROPIONIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, BENZOIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], PHOSPHORIC ACID, ENZYMES [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS], TRACE OF LIME), WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CALCIUM SULFATE, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, ENZYMES, PROPIONIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, METHYL PARABEN (PRESERVATIVE), PROPYL PARABEN (PRESERVATIVE).
Traditional Tortillas
Serving size 61.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, POTASSIUM BROMATE, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, ALUMINUM FREE BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, CITRIC ACID (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
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: White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn has a BSI of 39.6 while Traditional Tortillas has a BSI of 54.8. White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 39.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn contains 43.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Tortillas contains 47.5g per 100g. White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn has 4.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn provides 3.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Traditional Tortillas. White Corn Taco Style Tortillas, White Corn provides 2.3g 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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