Blood Sugar Impact of Chicken Enchilada
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 236.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g |
| Protein | 22.0g |
| Fat | 19.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 236.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.9g 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:
SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT, ENCHILADA SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SOYBEAN OIL, ONION POWDER, CUMIN, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CHILI POWDER [CHILI PEPPER, SILICON DIOXIDE, ETHOXYQUIN], FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN [HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN WITH SUNFLOWER OIL ADDED], SUGAR, OREGANO, CHICKEN FAT FLAVOR [HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CHICKEN FAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), YEAST EXTRACT, CAYENNE PEPPER), FLOUR TORTILLA (ENRICHED UNBLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING [CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PALM OIL AND/OR CORN OIL], CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, ALUMINUM-FREE LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE], WHEAT PROTEIN, PRESERVATIVES [CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID], DOUGH CONDITIONER [FUMARIC ACID, GUM BLEND, LECITHIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM METABISULPHITE]), SOUR CREAM (MILK, CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GUAR GUM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, CULTURE, NATAMYCIN [NATURAL PRESERVATIVE]), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES AND ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), BLACK OLIVES (OLIVES, WATER, SALT AND FERROUS GLUCONATE TO STABILIZE COLOR), RED ONION, JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPER, VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), FAJITA SAUCE MIX (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, DEXTROSE, GARLIC, YEAST EXTRACT, SOY SAUCE [SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT], DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING SMOKE, CITRIC ACID, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, AND LESS THAN 2% SOYBEAN OIL & SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), GARLIC POWDER, MUSTARD POWDER, SALT (SALT, YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, CUMIN, SALT, OREGANO, SILICON DIOXIDE [2% MAXIMUM ADDED AS A FLOW AGENT], GARLIC, AND ETHOXYQUIN [ADDED AS PRESERVATIVE]), PAPRIKA.
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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 |
|---|---|
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Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
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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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MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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๐
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
|
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๐ญ
Processed
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MALTODEXTRIN
|
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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๐ฌ
Synthetic
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BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
|
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โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Chicken Enchilada, Chicken is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 58.0.
Chicken Enchilada, Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 58.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Chicken Enchilada, Chicken contains 14.0g carbs, 2.1g sugars, 1.3g fiber, and 9.3g 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 Chicken Enchilada, Chicken into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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