Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Salsa Queso With Real Bacon, Medium
Riba Foods, Inc.Queso Fresco
Grocers Supply Co., Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Salsa Queso ... | Queso Fresco |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Salsa Queso With Real Bacon, Medium
Queso Fresco
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Nutritional Labels
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Salsa Queso With Real Bacon, Medium
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (WATER, DEHYDRATED CHEESE [CHEDDAR, BLUE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], WHEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ANNATO EXTRACT), TOMATO, SUGAR, TOMATO JUICE, VEGETABLE OIL, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3), CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, HYDROLYZED YEAST, ONION, PRECOOKED REAL BACON BITS (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE, MAY CONTAIN SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, AND /OR SMOKE FLAVORING), SWEET PEPPER, JALAPENO PEPPER, CARROT, SALT, CILANTRO, VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING (HYDROLYZED CORN-SOY-WHEAT PROTEIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN /COTTONSEED OILS, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA, SPICES, GARLIC, * ONION, * CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, MAPLE SYRUP AND CORN SYRUP.
Queso Fresco
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
WHOLE PASTEURIZED FRESH MILK, SALT, ENZYMES & CHEESE CULTURES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Salsa Queso With Real Bacon, Medium has a BSI of 5.9 while Queso Fresco has a BSI of 1.9. Queso Fresco has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Queso Fresco appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Salsa Queso With Real Bacon, Medium contains 10.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Queso Fresco contains 3.6g per 100g. Queso Fresco has 6.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Salsa Queso With Real Bacon, Medium provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Queso Fresco. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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