What are Pasta By Shape & Type food comparisons?

Pasta By Shape & Type 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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Monterey Gourmet Foods, Five Cheese Ravioli vs Enriched Macaroni Product, Angel Hair Nests

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monterey Gou... Food 1 Food 1 • PULMUONE FOODS USA, INC. Monterey Gourmet Foods, Five Cheese Ravioli	59.1	281	29.0	2.6	1.8	10.5	14.9
Enriched Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • COLAVITA USA, LLC Enriched Macaroni Product, Angel Hair Nests	75.5	375	73.2	1.8	3.6	1.8	14.3

Tortelloni Italian Sausage, Tortelloni vs Cheddar Cheese Fillilng With Creamy Mac On Cheese Ravioli, Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tortelloni I... Food 1 Food 1 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Tortelloni Italian Sausage, Tortelloni	94.6	287	45.2	0.9	2.6	6.1	13.0
Cheddar Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS Cheddar Cheese Fillilng With Creamy Mac On Cheese Ravioli, Cheddar Cheese	88.3	191	32.6	2.8	0.7	3.6	7.1

Organic Couscous vs Authentic Italian Pasta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Cous... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Organic Couscous	64.3	378	77.8	—	4.4	—	13.3
Authentic It... Food 2 Food 2 • KILLER BROWNIE DISTRIBUTING Authentic Italian Pasta	82.0	357	76.8	3.6	1.8	1.8	10.7

Cheddar Cheese Fillilng With Creamy Mac On Cheese Ravioli, Cheddar Cheese vs Cheese Stuffed Shells Filled With Real Ricotta And Romano Cheeses, Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS Cheddar Cheese Fillilng With Creamy Mac On Cheese Ravioli, Cheddar Cheese	88.3	191	32.6	2.8	0.7	3.6	7.1
Cheese Stuff... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Cheese Stuffed Shells Filled With Real Ricotta And Romano Cheeses, Cheese	60.2	197	22.5	0.7	0.7	7.0	9.2

Gluten Free Thin Spaghetti Pasta vs Enriched Macaroni Product, Fettuccine No. 134

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Gluten Free Thin Spaghetti Pasta	82.4	357	78.6	—	3.6	2.7	7.1
Enriched Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Enriched Macaroni Product, Fettuccine No. 134	77.8	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Gluten Free Penne vs Tuscan Italian Style Flavor Infused Pasta, Rotini, Tuscan Italian Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Gluten Free Penne	84.5	357	78.6	—	1.8	1.8	7.1
Tuscan Itali... Food 2 Food 2 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Tuscan Italian Style Flavor Infused Pasta, Rotini, Tuscan Italian Style	76.2	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	0.9	10.7

Pasta Of Durum Wheat Semolina With Turmeric, Spinach, Beetroot And Black Carrot, Conchiglie 5 Sapori vs Traditional Bronze Cut Caserecce Macaroni Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Of Dur... Food 1 Food 1 • LOGGIA DEI GRANI Pasta Of Durum Wheat Semolina With Turmeric, Spinach, Beetroot And Black Carrot, Conchiglie 5 Sapori	78.2	345	76.4	3.6	3.6	0.9	10.9
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • PASTA ZARA S.P.A. Traditional Bronze Cut Caserecce Macaroni Product	75.5	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	14.3

Penne Grain & Legume Pasta vs Giant, Enriched Macaroni Product, Radiatore

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Penne Grain & Legume Pasta	63.5	339	67.9	—	8.9	1.8	17.9
Giant, Enric... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Giant, Enriched Macaroni Product, Radiatore	77.8	375	75.0	5.4	3.6	1.8	12.5

Weis Quality, Whole Grain Pasta, Penne Rigate vs Severino Homemade Pasta, Ziti Pasta Rustica

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Weis Quality... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis Quality, Whole Grain Pasta, Penne Rigate	68.0	357	73.2	3.6	10.7	2.7	12.5
Severino Hom... Food 2 Food 2 • SEVERINO PASTA MFG. Severino Homemade Pasta, Ziti Pasta Rustica	55.0	268	53.6	1.8	3.6	—	8.9

Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles vs Enriched Vermicelli Product, Angel Hair

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Noo... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles	73.3	393	71.4	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Enriched Ver... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Enriched Vermicelli Product, Angel Hair	75.8	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta, Penne vs Portobello Mushroom And Ricotta Ravioli, Portobello Mushroom And Ricotta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Durum Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • ADIDAS AG Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta, Penne	76.1	375	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	10.7
Portobello M... Food 2 Food 2 Portobello Mushroom And Ricotta Ravioli, Portobello Mushroom And Ricotta	46.2	240	29.0	1.0	5.0	9.0	12.0

Couscous, Lemon & Spinach vs Portobello Mushroom Flavorful Portobello Mushrooms & Ricotta Cheese Are Stuffed In Durum Wheat Pasta Accented With Mushroom Pieces Ravioli, Portobello Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Couscous, Le... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Couscous, Lemon & Spinach	58.3	356	71.1	2.2	4.4	1.1	13.3
Portobello M... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Portobello Mushroom Flavorful Portobello Mushrooms & Ricotta Cheese Are Stuffed In Durum Wheat Pasta Accented With Mushroom Pieces Ravioli, Portobello Mushroom	86.4	181	31.3	2.1	0.7	2.8	6.9

Beetroot Organic Fettuccine, Beetroot vs Enriched Macaroni Product, Elbow Macaroni

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beetroot Org... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDFARE INC. Beetroot Organic Fettuccine, Beetroot	79.9	357	76.8	5.4	3.6	—	12.5
Enriched Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • A. ZEREGA'S SONS INC Enriched Macaroni Product, Elbow Macaroni	75.8	364	74.6	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.7

Couscous, Onion & Garlic vs Enriched Macaroni Product, Acini Di Pepe

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Couscous, On... Food 1 Food 1 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Couscous, Onion & Garlic	67.5	265	61.7	5.3	1.8	2.7	1.8
Enriched Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Enriched Macaroni Product, Acini Di Pepe	77.8	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Luigi Vitelli, Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product, 100% Durum Wheat Semolina vs Spaghetti Grain & Legume Pasta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Luigi Vitell... Food 1 Food 1 • VITELLI FOODS, LLC Luigi Vitelli, Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product, 100% Durum Wheat Semolina	74.8	356	72.7	3.1	2.9	1.8	11.8
Spaghetti Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Spaghetti Grain & Legume Pasta	63.5	339	67.9	3.6	8.9	1.8	17.9

Parmesan Couscous Mix, Parmesan vs Pappardelle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Cou... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Parmesan Couscous Mix, Parmesan	71.6	357	69.6	3.6	3.6	2.7	14.3
Pappardelle Food 2 Food 2 • MAHCO INC Pappardelle	87.4	306	55.3	—	2.4	2.9	11.8

Roundy's, Spaghetti Pasta, Enriched Macaroni Product vs Gemelli, Enriched Macaroni Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Spaghetti Pasta, Enriched Macaroni Product	75.8	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5
Gemelli, Enr... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Gemelli, Enriched Macaroni Product	75.8	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Orzo, Enriched Macaroni Product vs Traditional Fusilli Enriched Macaroni Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orzo, Enrich... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Orzo, Enriched Macaroni Product	75.8	375	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Traditional Fusilli Enriched Macaroni Product	75.8	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Pasta, Linguine vs Enriched Macaroni Product, Fine Fideo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta, Linguine Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Pasta, Linguine	99.4	280	54.0	1.0	3.0	2.5	11.0
Enriched Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Enriched Macaroni Product, Fine Fideo	77.8	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Penne Rigate Pasta Macaroni Product vs Premium Italian Pasta Made From Organic Durum Wheat Semolina Macaroni Product, Lasagne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne Rigate... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Penne Rigate Pasta Macaroni Product	77.8	357	75.0	1.8	3.6	1.8	12.5
Premium Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Premium Italian Pasta Made From Organic Durum Wheat Semolina Macaroni Product, Lasagne	80.0	357	76.8	3.6	3.6	1.8	10.7

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