Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sorghum Flour

Usda
BSI Score:
100
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Pupusa (Dish)

Usda
BSI Score:
50
USDA Foundation Snacks
USDA Foundation Cereal Grains And Pasta

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Sorghum Flour Pupusa (Dish)
Carbs 77.4g 31.5g
Sugars 0g 1.3g
Fiber 6.0g 5.8g
Protein 8.3g 5.6g
Fat 3.6g 9.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Sorghum Flour vs Pupusa (Dish): Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Sorghum Flour has extremely high impact (BSI 140.7) compared to Pupusa (Dish)'s high impact (BSI 49.4). Sorghum Flour contains 45.9g more carbs per serving. Pupusa (Dish) is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.

Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.

Sorghum Flour

Pupusa (Dish)

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Sorghum Flour

Pupusa (Dish)

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Sorghum Flour

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.6g 5%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 77.4g 28%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 22%
Total Sugars 0g
Starch 66.3g

* 5.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.3g 17%
Calcium 11.4mg 1%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Potassium 335.1mg 7%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Pupusa (Dish)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Sodium 305.0mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 31.5g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 21%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Starch 23.6g

* 2.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.6g 11%
Calcium 51.0mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 305.0mg 6%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Sorghum Flour

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 25% DV
Thiamin (B1) 23% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 12% DV
Vitamin B6 10% DV

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 21% DV
Potassium 10% DV
Magnesium 29% DV
Phosphorus 26% DV
Zinc 15% DV
Selenium 23% DV
Copper 27% DV
Manganese 47% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Pupusa (Dish)

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 5% DV
Thiamin (B1) 7% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 2% DV
Vitamin B6 10% DV
Vitamin E 2% DV
Vitamin K 6% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 13% DV
Phosphorus 14% DV
Zinc 9% DV
Selenium 13% DV
Copper 16% DV
Manganese 15% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Tags

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Sorghum Flour Tags

Pupusa (Dish) Tags

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Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

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 scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 37/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2512373

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 334720

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management