Blood Sugar Impact of Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 31.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 31.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
LIMITED CORN, PALM OIL. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, BUTTERMILK*, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CANOLA OIL, GARLIC*, WATER, TOMATO*, DEXTROSE, ONION*, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPICE, COLOR (YELLOW 5 & 6, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE AND OTHER COLOR ADDED), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK*, FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY TBHQ.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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LIMITED CORN, PALM OIL. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, BUTTERMILK*, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CANOLA OIL, GARLIC*, WATER, TOMATO*, DEXTROSE, ONION*, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPICE, COLOR (YELLOW 5 & 6, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE AND OTHER COLOR ADDED), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK*, FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY TBHQ.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese is a food product in the mexican dinner mixes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 30.2.
Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 30.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese contains 54.8g carbs, 3.2g sugars, 3.2g fiber, and 6.5g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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