Blood Sugar Impact of Spicy Beef Empanadas
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 112.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 112.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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:
FILLING (GROUND BEEF, ONIONS, RED PEPPERS, JALAPENOS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, CORNSTARCH, PAPRIKA, BLACK PEPPER) CRUST: COCINA 54 BLEND (CORNSTARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER, DRY EGG WHITES, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SEA SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), WATER, BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), RED PEPPER FLAKES.
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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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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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🐄
Animal Product
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CREAM
EGG
MILK
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🔄
Emulsifier
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GUM*
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🫧
Fat
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OIL*
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⬜
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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🌡️
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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🌿
Natural
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CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
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💪
Protein
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CREAM
EGG
MILK
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💦
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
SEA SALT
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Food Tags
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Data Details
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Spicy Beef Empanadas, Spicy Beef is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 48.7.
Spicy Beef Empanadas, Spicy Beef has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 48.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Spicy Beef Empanadas, Spicy Beef contains 24.1g carbs, 2.7g sugars, 1.8g fiber, and 5.4g 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 Spicy Beef Empanadas, Spicy Beef into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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