Taquitos, frozen, beef and cheese, oven-heated & Diabetes
Moderate glycemic impact — consider portion size. Glycemic load of 16.6 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 16.6/100g · GI 54 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Impact
Nutrition Profile
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 21g | 7.0g | 3.5 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 42g | 14.1g | 7.0 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 84g | 28.1g | 13.9 | Moderate |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
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Lower-GL Alternatives
🍽️ Chili, no beans, canned entree
GL 3/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Chili, no beans, canned entree & diabetes →🍽️ Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen
GL 3.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
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GL 3.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.3g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
HUNGRY MAN, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, frozen, unprepared & diabetes →🍽️ BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared
GL 3.2/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared & diabetes →Questions People Ask
Is Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated a reasonable choice if you have diabetes?
Neither the best nor the worst: Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated at GL 16.6 is moderate territory. The real question is what else is on your plate. A balanced meal with vegetables and protein can make this work well.
Where does Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated sit on the glycemic load scale?
Per 100g, Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated has a GL of 16.6. This means one standard serving (1 serving (42g)) provides approximately 7.0 GL — which is moderate.
How does Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated affect blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated: Moderate. The key factors are its GI (54) and available carb content (30.7g/100g), which together produce a GL of 16.6.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 54 for Taquitos beef and cheese oven-heated is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Methodology & Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 54 — subcategory_avg:Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 42.0g) = 16.6 × 42.0 ÷ 100 = 7.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 169772. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Taquitos, frozen, beef and cheese, oven-heated — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/taquitos-frozen-beef-and-cheese-oven-heated/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.