What are Dough Based Products / Meals food comparisons?

Dough Based Products / Meals 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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Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup vs Banquet Mega Meats, Meatloaf, Frozen Meal, 16.2 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Glut... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup	57g	100.0	383	68.6	2.2	0.6	8.6	8.0
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Meats, Meatloaf, Frozen Meal, 16.2 Oz.	459g	23.4	161	13.5	4.6	1.5	9.4	6.1

Annie's Organic Farm Friends & Cheddar Pasta & Cheese vs Marie Callenders Italiano Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Farm Friends & Cheddar Pasta & Cheese	71g	100.0	373	69.3	8.7	4.7	4.3	14.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callenders Italiano Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz	233g	19.3	116	10.7	1.7	0.9	5.2	6.0

Marie Callender's Fresh Steamer Parmesan Pasta, 9.5 Oz vs Biscuits, Buttermilk, Whole Grain, Frozen Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callender's Fresh Steamer Parmesan Pasta, 9.5 Oz	269g	20.4	123	11.5	1.1	1.1	5.2	7.1
Biscuits, Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Biscuits, Buttermilk, Whole Grain, Frozen Dough	62g	78.4	274	43.6	6.5	3.2	8.1	8.1

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Pesto, 9.9 Oz vs Croissants, All Butter, Straight, Freezer To Oven

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Pesto, 9.9 Oz	280g	23.1	104	12.9	0.7	1.1	2.5	7.1
Croissants, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Croissants, All Butter, Straight, Freezer To Oven	85g	70.0	341	37.7	4.7	1.2	18.8	5.9

Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Family Size vs Marie Callenders Pasta Al Dente Rigatoni Marinara Classico Fresh Steamer, 10.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Family Size	71g	100.0	372	67.4	6.1	4.4	5.7	13.0
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Pasta Al Dente Rigatoni Marinara Classico Fresh Steamer, 10.5 Oz	298g	26.5	151	15.4	2.7	2.0	6.7	2.7

Annie's Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar Microcup 2 Pack vs Banquet Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumpling, 41.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Delu... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar Microcup 2 Pack	73g	85.9	325	48.7	4.4	4.1	9.3	11.7
Banquet Slow... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumpling, 41.5 Oz	234g	21.7	128	13.7	3.0	2.6	5.1	6.8

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Homestyle Chicken & Potatoes, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz vs Bertolli Creamy Spinach Rollatini, 10.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Homestyle Chicken & Potatoes, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz	280g	14.1	71	8.6	0.4	1.4	1.6	5.7
Bertolli Cre... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Creamy Spinach Rollatini, 10.25 Oz	290g	30.9	176	18.3	2.1	2.4	8.3	7.2

Mexican Original 10" Burrito Style Flour Tortillas, 19.6 Oz. (8 Count) vs Annie's Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Orig... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS INC. Mexican Original 10" Burrito Style Flour Tortillas, 19.6 Oz. (8 Count)	69g	96.4	307	51.1	2.3	1.6	8.6	6.5
Annie's Glut... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese	71g	100.0	367	72.5	5.4	0.6	5.0	9.2

Campbell's Pasta Spaghettios vs Bertolli Parmesan Arancini, Frozen Appetizer, 11 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Campbell's P... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Pasta Spaghettios	252g	53.7	56	11.9	3.6	1.2	0.2	2.0
Bertolli Par... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Parmesan Arancini, Frozen Appetizer, 11 Oz.	94g	59.7	287	33.0	1.1	2.1	13.8	6.4

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper vs Guttenplan's Kaiser Roll Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper	32g	100.0	349	72.2	4.6	4.0	2.0	10.5
Guttenplan's... Food 2 Food 2 • GUTTENPLAN Guttenplan's Kaiser Roll Dough	65g	100.0	277	53.9	3.1	1.5	3.1	10.8

Award Cuisine Pepperjack Macaroni And Cheese, 80 Oz vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu Shrimp Lo Mein Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 22 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Award Cuisin... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Pepperjack Macaroni And Cheese, 80 Oz	227g	23.2	163	13.2	1.8	1.3	9.7	5.3
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Shrimp Lo Mein Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 22 Oz.	229g	33.4	140	18.3	3.9	1.3	4.4	6.6

Annie's Homegrown Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta Family Size vs Healhty Choice Lasagna With Meat Sauce, 9.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Home... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Homegrown Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta Family Size	71g	100.0	370	68.3	5.9	4.4	5.1	12.9
Healhty Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healhty Choice Lasagna With Meat Sauce, 9.5 Oz	269g	22.7	100	13.8	3.4	2.2	1.7	6.7

Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz vs Bertolli Manicotti Alla Vodka, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz	283g	18.0	106	10.6	0.7	1.4	3.2	8.1
Bertolli Man... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Manicotti Alla Vodka, 24 Oz	340g	22.3	153	13.2	2.9	1.8	7.9	7.4

Annie's Organic Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese 12 Count vs Annie's Organic Alfredo Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese 12 Count	57g	100.0	386	66.7	7.5	5.3	7.0	12.7
Annie's Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Alfredo Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese	71g	100.0	370	67.3	5.8	4.6	5.4	12.9

Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese vs Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese	71g	100.0	372	67.4	6.1	4.4	5.7	13.0
Cheddar Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack	27g	37.1	370	74.1	11.1	3.7	1.9	11.1

Nestl Toll House Sugar Cookie Dough 16.5 Oz Pack vs 5" Whole Grain Rich Proof & Bake Sheeted Pizza Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nestl Toll H... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestl Toll House Sugar Cookie Dough 16.5 Oz Pack	19g	100.0	421	57.9	31.6	—	18.4	5.3
5" Whole Gra... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION 5" Whole Grain Rich Proof & Bake Sheeted Pizza Dough	70g	75.0	226	42.9	5.2	4.5	2.2	9.8

Potatoes Stroganoff Hamburger Helper Twin Pack vs Annie's Yummy Bunnies & Cheddar Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup 2 Pack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potatoes Str... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Potatoes Stroganoff Hamburger Helper Twin Pack	26g	100.0	352	79.9	10.7	8.3	1.2	5.8
Annie's Yumm... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Yummy Bunnies & Cheddar Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup 2 Pack	39g	100.0	397	65.3	4.1	2.4	9.7	12.3

Annie's Organic Grass Fed Macaroni & Classic Cheddar vs Bertolli Chicken Rigatoni And Broccoli Dinner, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Grass Fed Macaroni & Classic Cheddar	71g	100.0	385	66.2	6.6	5.5	6.8	14.9
Bertolli Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Rigatoni And Broccoli Dinner, 24 Oz	340g	20.1	112	12.4	1.8	2.1	3.8	6.8

Marie Callender's Four Cheese Fettuccini Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 11.3 Oz vs Marie Callenders Vermont White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Bake, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Four Cheese Fettuccini Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 11.3 Oz	320g	27.6	144	14.7	1.9	0.6	6.9	5.3
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Vermont White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Bake, 24 Oz	340g	28.0	176	15.6	0.9	1.2	10.0	6.2

Made With Whole Grain 16" Presheeted Pizza Dough vs Marie Callenders Stuffed Pasta Medley Dinners, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Made With Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Made With Whole Grain 16" Presheeted Pizza Dough	70g	74.9	227	42.9	5.3	4.6	2.4	9.8
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Stuffed Pasta Medley Dinners, 13 Oz	369g	17.7	87	10.6	1.1	1.6	2.4	5.2

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