What are Cereal Grains and Pasta food comparisons?

Cereal Grains and Pasta food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached) vs Pastry Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (Unenr... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)	100.0	362	74.6	—	3.0	1.7	12.0
Pastry Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pastry Flour	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8

Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached) vs Brown Rice Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (Unenr... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)	100.0	362	74.6	—	3.0	1.7	12.0
Brown Rice F... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2

Brown Rice Flour vs White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice F... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2
White Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1

Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached) vs Glutinous Rice Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (Unenr... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)	100.0	362	74.6	—	3.0	1.7	12.0
Glutinous Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Glutinous Rice Flour	100.0	358	80.1	—	—	1.2	6.7

Flour (All Purpose) vs Whole Wheat Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (All P... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (All Purpose)	100.0	366	77.3	—	—	1.5	10.9
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Whole Wheat Flour	100.0	370	71.2	—	10.6	2.7	15.1

Pastry Flour vs Glutinous Rice Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pastry Flour Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pastry Flour	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8
Glutinous Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Glutinous Rice Flour	100.0	358	80.1	—	—	1.2	6.7

Flour (All Purpose) vs Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (All P... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (All Purpose)	100.0	366	77.3	—	—	1.5	10.9
Flour (Unenr... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)	100.0	362	74.6	—	3.0	1.7	12.0

White Bread Flour vs White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Bread ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Bread Flour	100.0	363	72.8	—	—	1.7	14.3
White Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1

White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched) vs Flour (All Purpose)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1
Flour (All P... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Flour (All Purpose)	100.0	366	77.3	—	—	1.5	10.9

White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched) vs Whole Wheat Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Whole Wheat Flour	100.0	370	71.2	—	10.6	2.7	15.1

Brown Rice Flour vs Whole Wheat Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice F... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Whole Wheat Flour	100.0	370	71.2	—	10.6	2.7	15.1

Glutinous Rice Flour vs White Bread Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glutinous Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Glutinous Rice Flour	100.0	358	80.1	—	—	1.2	6.7
White Bread ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Bread Flour	100.0	363	72.8	—	—	1.7	14.3

White Bread Flour vs Brown Rice Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Bread ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Bread Flour	100.0	363	72.8	—	—	1.7	14.3
Brown Rice F... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2

White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched) vs Yellow Corn Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1
Yellow Corn ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Corn Flour	100.0	364	80.8	1.0	4.3	1.7	6.2

White Bread Flour vs Yellow Corn Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Bread ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Bread Flour	100.0	363	72.8	—	—	1.7	14.3
Yellow Corn ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Corn Flour	100.0	364	80.8	1.0	4.3	1.7	6.2

Brown Rice Flour vs Pastry Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice F... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2
Pastry Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pastry Flour	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8

Whole Wheat Flour vs White Bread Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Whole Wheat Flour	100.0	370	71.2	—	10.6	2.7	15.1
White Bread ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Bread Flour	100.0	363	72.8	—	—	1.7	14.3

Yellow Corn Flour vs Glutinous Rice Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Corn ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yellow Corn Flour	100.0	364	80.8	1.0	4.3	1.7	6.2
Glutinous Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Glutinous Rice Flour	100.0	358	80.1	—	—	1.2	6.7

Flour (All Purpose) vs Yellow Corn Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (All P... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (All Purpose)	100.0	366	77.3	—	—	1.5	10.9
Yellow Corn ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Corn Flour	100.0	364	80.8	1.0	4.3	1.7	6.2

Glutinous Rice Flour vs White Rice Flour

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glutinous Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Glutinous Rice Flour	100.0	358	80.1	—	—	1.2	6.7
White Rice F... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Rice Flour	100.0	359	79.8	—	0.5	1.3	6.9

Cereal Grains and Pasta Comparisons For Diabetics