Blood Sugar Impact of Cubano The Classic Empanada With Vegan Harmless Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles & Dijon Mustard Empanada
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 119.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 119.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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:
FILLING: SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, VEGETABLE ENZYMES), HARMLESS HAM3 (WATER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, ONIONS, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, MAPLE SYRUP1, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR1, CANOLA OIL2, SEA SALT, GARLIC, NUTRITIONAL YEAST1, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DRIED PURPLE CARROT JUICE COLOR, CITRIC ACID), DILL PICKLES (CUCUMBERS, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM), GREEN OLIVES (OLIVES, WATER, SALT, LACTIC ACID), DIJON MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES), ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER. PASTRY: WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT, LACTIC ACID), ENRICHED PASTRY FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B2, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED BREAD FLOUR, (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B2, FOLIC ACID), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SEA SALT, BAKER'S YEAST, DEACTIVATED YEAST, CANOLA OIL2, WHEY, SOY FLOUR, EGG WHITES.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SYRUP*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🌾
Complex Carb
|
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌱
Minimally Processed
|
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Cubano The Classic Empanada With Vegan Harmless Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles & Dijon Mustard Empanada, Cubano is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 51.2.
Cubano The Classic Empanada With Vegan Harmless Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles & Dijon Mustard Empanada, Cubano has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 51.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Cubano The Classic Empanada With Vegan Harmless Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles & Dijon Mustard Empanada, Cubano contains 24.4g carbs, 0.8g sugars, 1.7g fiber, and 12.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Cubano The Classic Empanada With Vegan Harmless Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles & Dijon Mustard Empanada, Cubano into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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