Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Extra Cheese Empanada has less impact on blood sugar than Original Soft Pretzels

Original Soft Pretzels

Extra Cheese Empanada

Original Soft Pretzels
BSI: 78 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 77.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 41.0g Raises blood sugar 82.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 40.0g Digestible carbs 80.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 9.0g Slows digestion -1.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 78

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

Extra Cheese Empanada
BSI: 33 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 85.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 18.0g Raises blood sugar 36.0
Fiber 1.5g Not digested -3.1
Net Carbs 16.5g Digestible carbs 32.9
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 2.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 33

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

Original Soft Pretzels

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres USDA Branded

Full Food Name

Original Soft Pretzels

Extra Cheese Empanada

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Delicias De La Abuela Branded

Full Food Name

Extra Cheese Empanada, Extra Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Original Sof... Extra Cheese...
Carbs 41.0g 18.0g
Sugars 8.0g 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.5g
Protein 2.0g 3.0g
Fat 9.0g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Original Soft Pretzels

Serving size 77.0 MGg

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 40.0mg 13%
Sodium 260.3mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 32.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 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:

RICE FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, TAPIOCA FLOUR, MILK, SUGAR, BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), EGGS, POTATO FLOUR, BAKING SODA, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST, SALT

Extra Cheese Empanada

Serving size 85.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 79.9mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 18.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 5%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 16.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 60.4mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 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:

DOUGH: WHITE CORN, PRE COOKED WHITE FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, TAPIOCA FLOUR. FILLING: MOZZARELLA CHEESE (LOW-MOSTIURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES). POWERED CELLULOSE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), AND NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), WATER.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Original Soft Pretzels

Vitamins

Vitamin A 43% DV

Minerals

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

Extra Cheese Empanada

Vitamins

Vitamin A 26% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Original Soft Pretzels

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 4 more

Extra Cheese Empanada

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
+ 2 more
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.

Original Soft Pretzels Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Extra Cheese Empanada Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
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 Tonya's Kitchen
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2537241

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Brand Delicias De La Abuela
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2168439

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