Blood Sugar Impact of Chicken & Cheese Empanadas
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 228.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 55.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g |
| Protein | 26.0g |
| Fat | 49.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 228.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 50.9g 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 FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, UNSALTED BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS [XANTHAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM]), CHERRY TOMATO SALSA (FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES IN JUICE [FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID], WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, ONION, CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBE SAUCE [CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, TOMATOES, ONIONS, IODIZED SALT, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES], CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, DRIED GUAJILLO CHILES, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, TOMATO PASTE, JALAPENO PEPPER, CILANTRO, KOSHER SALT, DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILES, BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA [WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED AND COOKED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR], MESQUITE SMOKED SEA SALT, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CUMIN SEEDS), ONIONS, OLIVE OIL, POTATOES, ALMONDS, CORNSTARCH, RAISINS, MANZANILLA OLIVES (MANZANILLA OLIVES, WATER, SALT, LACTIC ACID), CILANTRO, PARSLEY, SEA SALT, CAPERS (CAPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT), SPEARMINT, JALAPENO, THYME, BAY LEAVES.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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๐
Acidifier
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LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
JUICE CONCENTRATE*
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
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โฌ
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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๐
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
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LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
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๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
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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
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Chicken & Cheese Empanadas is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
Chicken & Cheese Empanadas has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Chicken & Cheese Empanadas contains 24.1g carbs, 0.9g sugars, 0.9g fiber, and 11.4g 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 Chicken & Cheese Empanadas into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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