Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Monterey Jack Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz

Monterey Jack Cheese

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz
BSI: 50 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 44.4g Raises blood sugar 88.9
Fiber 3.2g Not digested -6.4
Net Carbs 41.2g Digestible carbs 82.5
Protein 4.8g Moderates impact -0.8
Fat 14.3g Slows digestion -1.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 50

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Monterey Jack Cheese
BSI: 0 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 0.0g Raises blood sugar 0.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 0.0g Digestible carbs 0.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 0

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals B&G Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz

Monterey Jack Cheese

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Cheese Member's Mark Branded

Full Food Name

Monterey Jack Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Ortega Taco ... Monterey Jac...
Carbs 28.0g 0.0g
Sugars 2.0g 0.0g
Fiber 2.0g 0.0g
Protein 3.0g 7.0g
Fat 9.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz

Serving size 63.0 GRMg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 860.0mg 37%
Total Carbohydrates 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 30.2mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Potassium 139.9mg 3%

* 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:

TACO SHELLS: YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, HYDRATED LIME), HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR CORN OIL, WATER, SALT, TACO SAUCE: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SPICES, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, GREEN CHILI POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), XANTHAN GUM, ONION POWDER, TACO SEASONING: YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, PAPRIKA, SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROSEMARY AND GREEN TEA EXTRACT (ANTIOXIDANT), SILICON DIOXIDE

Monterey Jack Cheese

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 30.0mg 10%
Sodium 170.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 198.0mg 15%
Iron 0.0mg 0%

* 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:

PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit...

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Monterey Jack Cheese

Minerals

Calcium 71% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz

Total Ingredients
31
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 10 more

Monterey Jack Cheese

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

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Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 8.9 Oz Tags

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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 B&G Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2615610

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Brand Member's Mark
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 556962

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