Blood Sugar Impact of Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 112.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 112.0 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 (SPINACH, ONIONS, LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN), TAPIOCA FLOUR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, BLACK PEPPER NUTMEG), CRUST (COCINA 54 BLEND (CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, PSYLLIUM POWDER, DRY EGG WHITES, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, GUM BLEND (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), SEA SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), WATER, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, DEHYDRATED SPINACH)
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🐄
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
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GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
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OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
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|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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🌿
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
|
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💦
Refined Fat
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OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
SEA SALT
|
Food Tags
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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.
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 54.5.
Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 54.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese contains 26.8g carbs, 1.8g sugars, 1.8g fiber, and 7.1g 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 Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category for alternatives.