Grain Based Products / Meals Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Banquet Home...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Banquet Homestyle Bakes Creamy Turkey, 25.7 Oz
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64.7 | 157 | 18.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 5.6 |
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Wg Macaroni ...
Food 2
Food 2
• EAST SIDE ENTREES
Wg Macaroni & Cheese Pouch
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50.3 | 171 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rice A Roni ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Rice A Roni Country Cheddar 6.3 Ounce Paper Box
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73.2 | 375 | 68.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 7.8 | 8.5 |
|
Marie Callen...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Marie Callenders Cheesy Chicken And Rice Dinners, 13 Oz
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98.1 | 117 | 14.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 6.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rice A Roni ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Rice A Roni Rustic Recipes Long Grain & Wild Rice 4.2 Ounce Paper Box
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81.3 | 345 | 76.5 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 9.0 |
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P.F. Chang's...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC
P.F. Chang's Home Menu Crispy Sesame Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.
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54.2 | 166 | 17.2 | 8.6 | — | 4.9 | 12.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Near East Ri...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Rice Curry 6.25 Z
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82.7 | 339 | 78.6 | — | 3.6 | 0.9 | 7.1 |
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Quaker Quick...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO INC.
Quaker Quickgrits Regular 5 Lb
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53.9 | 351 | 78.4 | — | 5.4 | 1.4 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Near East Ga...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Garlic & Herb Rice Pilaf Mix 6.3 Ounce Paper Box
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82.5 | 353 | 77.3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 8.9 |
|
Healthy Choi...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Pineapple Chicken, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz
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82.7 | 104 | 16.1 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Old El Paso ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Old El Paso Microwavable Mexican Style Rice
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100.0 | 190 | 38.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 |
|
Pf Changs Ku...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Pf Changs Kung Pao Chicken, 22 Oz
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27.6 | 70 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 6.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Near East Or...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Original Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix 6 Ounce Box
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82.4 | 339 | 76.8 | — | 1.8 | 0.9 | 8.9 |
|
Healthy Choi...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Pineapple Chicken, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz
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82.7 | 104 | 16.1 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sfs Minh S/S...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHWAN'S FOOD SERVICE INC
Sfs Minh S/S Chicken Stir Fry Kit Net Wt 42.00 Lbs 12 Ct Cn
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30.9 | 161 | 15.2 | 8.0 | 0.9 | 5.4 | 13.4 |
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Cheesy Fajit...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Cheesy Fajita Hamburger Helper
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45.0 | 343 | 73.9 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 7.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Old El Paso ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Old El Paso Microwavable Spicy Southwest Style Rice
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100.0 | 174 | 36.0 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
|
Pf Changs Ge...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Pf Changs General Changs Chicken, 22 Oz
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57.0 | 112 | 11.2 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rice A Roni ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Rice A Roni Family Size Rice Pilaf 14.4 Ounce Paper Box
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78.8 | 339 | 74.0 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 9.6 |
|
Old El Paso ...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Old El Paso Cilantro Lime Rice
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71.9 | 345 | 76.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 7.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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P.F. Chang's...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC
P.F. Chang's Home Menu Brown Rice, Frozen Sides, 16 Oz.
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100.0 | 150 | 30.8 | — | 1.8 | 1.1 | 3.5 |
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Rice A Roni ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO INC.
Rice A Roni Rustic Recipes Parmesan & Romano Cheese 5 Ounce Paper Box
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75.1 | 375 | 70.6 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 6.3 | 10.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Near East To...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Toasted Pine Nut Couscous Mix 5.6 Ounce Paper Box
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75.6 | 367 | 70.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 13.3 |
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Rice A Roni ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO INC.
Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup
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81.4 | 379 | 67.3 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pasta Roni B...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 2.15 Ounce Plastic Cup
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77.5 | 359 | 69.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.9 | 10.9 |
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Wg Macaroni ...
Food 2
Food 2
• EAST SIDE ENTREES
Wg Macaroni & Cheese Pouch
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50.3 | 171 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Old El Paso ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice
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100.0 | 353 | 78.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 6.5 |
|
Pf Changs Pe...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Pf Changs Pepper Beef, 44 Oz
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37.4 | 90 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Healthy Choi...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Cajun Chicken Shrimp, 9.9 Oz
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63.1 | 79 | 12.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 5.4 |
|
P.F. Chang's...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC
P.F. Chang's Home Menu Creamy Ginger Salad Dressing, 16 Oz.
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5.7 | 300 | 10.0 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Near East Co...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Couscous Wild Mushroom & Herb Couscous Mix 5.4 Ounce Paper Box
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73.0 | 338 | 71.4 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 13.7 |
|
Healthy Choi...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Healthy Choice Simply Cafe Steamers Asian Kung Pao Chicken, 9.5 Oz
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60.9 | 100 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 7.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Near East Wh...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Whole Grain Original Wheat Couscous 7.6 Ounce Paper Box
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65.9 | 333 | 68.5 | 1.9 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 13.0 |
|
Tony Chacher...
Food 2
Food 2
• TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS INC.
Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz
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24.1 | 153 | 31.5 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Near East Or...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO INC.
Near East Original Couscous Mix 2.25 Pound Paper Box
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77.0 | 360 | 74.6 | — | 3.9 | 1.1 | 12.9 |
|
Healhty Choi...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Healhty Choice Cheesy Chicken And Rice Bake, 8.6 Oz
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53.3 | 91 | 11.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 6.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marie Callen...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS INC
Marie Callenders Cheesy Chicken And Rice Dinners, 13 Oz
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98.1 | 117 | 14.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 6.0 |
|
Wg Macaroni ...
Food 2
Food 2
• EAST SIDE ENTREES
Wg Macaroni & Cheese Pouch
|
50.3 | 171 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Healthy Choi...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC
Healthy Choice Caf Steamers General Tso's Spicy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 10.3 Oz. Bowl
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87.1 | 99 | 16.1 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5.5 |
|
Rice A Roni ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO INC.
Rice A Roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box
|
71.7 | 337 | 73.5 | 4.0 | 7.8 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Grain 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.