Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy has less impact on blood sugar than Yellow Corn Taco Shells

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy

Yellow Corn Taco Shells

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy
BSI: 32 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 100.0g Raises blood sugar 200.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 100.0g Digestible carbs 200.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 32

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

Yellow Corn Taco Shells
BSI: 36 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 65.6g Raises blood sugar 131.2
Fiber 6.2g Not digested -12.4
Net Carbs 59.4g Digestible carbs 118.8
Protein 6.3g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 21.9g Slows digestion -3.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 36

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

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy

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Candy Rite Aid Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy, Cinnamon Discs

Yellow Corn Taco Shells

g
Mexican Dinner Mixes Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Yellow Corn Taco Shells, Yellow Corn

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cinnamon Dis... Yellow Corn ...
Carbs 16.0g 21.0g
Sugars 11.0g 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g 2.0g
Protein 0.0g 2.0g
Fat 0.0g 7.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy

Serving size 16.0 GRMg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 11.0g

* 5.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 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:

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, BLUE 1, RED 3.

Yellow Corn Taco Shells

Serving size 32.0 GRMg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 21.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

CORN MASA FLOUR (CORN MASA, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Yellow Corn Taco Shells

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🍚 High GI Carb
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Yellow Corn Taco Shells

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
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

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Cinnamon Discs Hard Candy Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Yellow Corn Taco Shells Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
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 Rite Aid Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2629716

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638828

Report Data Issues for Yellow Corn Taco Shells