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Blood Sugar Impact of Beef & Cheese Mini Empanadas

Beef & Cheese Mini Empanadas
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Beef & Cheese Mini Empanadas has a BSI score of 46.4, indicating high blood sugar impact. Contains 27.1g carbs, 2.1g fiber, 8.6g protein per serving. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 140.0g serving

Beef & cheese mini empanadas contains 38.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 12.0g of protein, 27.0g of fat, and 2.9g of fiber per 140.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 38.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 2.9g
Protein 12.0g
Fat 27.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
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Beef & cheese mini empanadas contains 27.1g of carbs, 2.1g of sugar, and 2.1g of fiber per 140.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 140.0 Gg

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27.0g 35%
Saturated Fat 15.0g 75%
Trans Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 70.0mg 23%
Sodium 719.6mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 38.0g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 11%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 32.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 12.0g 24%
Calcium 79.8mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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 (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CREAM CHEESE [CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS (XANTHAN AND/OR CAROB BEAN AND/OR GUAR GUM)], WATER), FILLING (WATER, GROUND BEEF, DICED TOMATOES [DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], YELLOW ONIONS, COOKED BLACK BEANS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), CELLULOSE POWDER], SOY FLOUR, CORN, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, MOLASSES POWDER, ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CILANTRO, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, NATURAL FLAVOR, TOMATO POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, TOASTED SESAME OIL, CHICKEN FAT), WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A 60% DV

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Compare this against

DOUGH (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CREAM CHEESE [CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS (XANTHAN AND/OR CAROB BEAN AND/OR GUAR GUM)], WATER), FILLING (WATER, GROUND BEEF, DICED TOMATOES [DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], YELLOW ONIONS, COOKED BLACK BEANS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), CELLULOSE POWDER], SOY FLOUR, CORN, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, MOLASSES POWDER, ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CILANTRO, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, NATURAL FLAVOR, TOMATO POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, TOASTED SESAME OIL, CHICKEN FAT), WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM.

Food Tags

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Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

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 score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand H.J. Heinz Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1648557

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