Blood Sugar Impact of Beef Empanadas
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 71.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 71.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYMES), WATER, GROUND BEEF, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), SHORTENING (PALM OIL, PURE VEGETABLE OIL, SOY BEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), ONIONS, BEEF BASE (SALT, BEEF FAT [BHA, PROPYL GALLATE AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], DEXTROSE, HYDROLYCED SOY PROTEIN, CORN GLUTEN AND WHEAT PROTEIN [CONTAINS SALT, CARAMEL COLOR], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA), SWEET GREEN PEPPERS, TOMATO PULP, GARLIC, SALT, SWEET RED PEPPERS, OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, CUMIN
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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 |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
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LACTIC ACID
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
|
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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🎨
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
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STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🍚
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
|
|
🌿
Natural
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SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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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
Beef Empanadas, Beef is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 50.0.
Beef Empanadas, Beef has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 50.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Beef Empanadas, Beef contains 38.0g carbs, 1.4g sugars, 1.4g fiber, and 12.7g 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 Beef Empanadas, Beef into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Beef Empanadas, Beef compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category for alternatives.