Blood Sugar Impact of Chimichanga
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 156.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 156.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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: COOKED PORK SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID), HASH BROWN POTATO (POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA, SOYBEAN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN, CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], SALT, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE [TO MAINTAIN NATURAL COLOR], DEXTROSE, [MAY CONTAIN: YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR {WHEAT, MILK}, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (ANTIFOAMING AGENT), EXTRACTIVES OF BLACK PEPPER]), GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, SCRAMBLED EGG (WHOLE EGGS, SKIM MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, LIQUID PEPPER EXTRACT, SALT CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR [SOYBEAN OIL, BUTTER, LIPOLYZED BUTTER FAT, FLAVORS AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS], TOMATILLOS (TOMATILLOS, CITRIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), COOKED BACON (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE AND MAY CONTAIN DEXTROSE), SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH, GARLIC SAUCE (GARLIC SAUCE (GARLIC, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, OLIVE OIL, DRIED PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER), SOUR CREAM (GRADE A CULTURED CREAM), GARLIC SALT (SALT, GARLIC), LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE), TORTILLA (UNBLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHMENT {NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}], WATER, WHITE CORN FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, MONO DIGLYCERIDES, BAKING POWDER [MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND CORN STARCH]), STARCH SOLUTION (WATER, CORN STARCH) FRIED IN SOYBEAN OIL.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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FILLING: COOKED PORK SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID), HASH BROWN POTATO (POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA, SOYBEAN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN, CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], SALT, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE [TO MAINTAIN NATURAL COLOR], DEXTROSE, [MAY CONTAIN: YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR {WHEAT, MILK}, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (ANTIFOAMING AGENT), EXTRACTIVES OF BLACK PEPPER]), GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, SCRAMBLED EGG (WHOLE EGGS, SKIM MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, LIQUID PEPPER EXTRACT, SALT CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR [SOYBEAN OIL, BUTTER, LIPOLYZED BUTTER FAT, FLAVORS AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS], TOMATILLOS (TOMATILLOS, CITRIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), COOKED BACON (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE AND MAY CONTAIN DEXTROSE), SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH, GARLIC SAUCE (GARLIC SAUCE (GARLIC, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, OLIVE OIL, DRIED PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER), SOUR CREAM (GRADE A CULTURED CREAM), GARLIC SALT (SALT, GARLIC), LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE), TORTILLA (UNBLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHMENT {NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}], WATER, WHITE CORN FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, MONO DIGLYCERIDES, BAKING POWDER [MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND CORN STARCH]), STARCH SOLUTION (WATER, CORN STARCH) FRIED IN SOYBEAN OIL.
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Chimichanga is a food product in the frozen breakfast sandwiches, biscuits & meals category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 78.9.
Chimichanga has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 78.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Chimichanga contains 27.6g carbs, 0.6g sugars, 1.3g fiber, and 7.7g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Chimichanga into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Chimichanga compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen breakfast sandwiches, biscuits & meals category for alternatives.