Pasta By Shape & Type Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Garlic & Oli...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Garlic & Olive Oil Pearled Couscous, Garlic & Olive Oil
|
97.3 | 357 | 74.3 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 11.4 |
|
Roundy's, Fa...
Food 2
Food 2
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Roundy's, Farfalle Pasta, Enriched Macaroni Product
|
75.8 | 357 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Medi...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Organic Medium Shells Macaroni Product, Medium
|
77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Egg Angel Hair
Food 2
Food 2
• PASTA BY VALENTE
Egg Angel Hair
|
98.5 | 377 | 88.3 | — | 3.3 | 3.3 | 15.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Homestyle Ri...
Food 1
Food 1
• BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC
Homestyle Ribbons, Enriched Macaroni Product
|
75.8 | 375 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Couscous
Food 2
Food 2
• SHILOH FARMS INC.
Couscous
|
61.5 | 360 | 76.7 | — | 3.5 | — | 11.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Severino Hom...
Food 1
Food 1
• SEVERINO PASTA MFG.
Severino Homemade Pasta, Ziti Pasta Rustica
|
55.0 | 268 | 53.6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | — | 8.9 |
|
Tortellini W...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOSEPH SEVIROLI INC
Tortellini With Meat
|
61.0 | 180 | 33.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 7.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Landrace Son...
Food 1
Food 1
• ANCIENT AGRO
Landrace Sonora Whole Wheat Vermicelli Pasta
|
36.8 | 320 | 73.3 | 3.3 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 13.3 |
|
Penne Rigate
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Penne Rigate
|
66.1 | 357 | 71.4 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
De Cecco, En...
Food 1
Food 1
• F.LLI DE CECCO DI FILIPPO FARA
De Cecco, Enriched Macaroni Product, Angel Hair No. 9 Pasta
|
75.8 | 357 | 73.2 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
La Piana, Ra...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALIMENTITALIA / I.F.C.
La Piana, Ravioli With Squash Filling
|
71.0 | 400 | 65.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 10.0 | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Family Size ...
Food 1
Food 1
• VALLEY FINE FOODS COMPANY
Family Size Triple Cheese Rainbow Tortellini, Triple Cheese Rainbow
|
79.0 | 310 | 44.0 | — | 3.0 | 6.0 | 14.0 |
|
Organic Whol...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLENCOURT INC.
Organic Whole Wheat Macaroni Product, Whole Wheat Lasagna
|
66.0 | 321 | 71.4 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 2.7 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gourmet Tort...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROZZANO
Gourmet Tortellini
|
69.1 | 280 | 38.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 14.0 |
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Enriched Macaroni Product, Italian Spaghetti
|
75.8 | 357 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
51% Whole Gr...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLENCOURT INC.
51% Whole Grain Pasta Extra Wide Ribbon
|
66.1 | 357 | 71.4 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Italian Maca...
Food 2
Food 2
• MANICARETTI INC.
Italian Macaroni Product, Bucatini
|
100.0 | 352 | 71.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 13.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Past...
Food 1
Food 1
• RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C.
Organic Pasta, Cavatappi
|
75.8 | 339 | 73.2 | — | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
White Rice P...
Food 2
Food 2
• BIG GREEN (USA) INC.
White Rice Pasta, Capellini
|
76.7 | 339 | 71.4 | — | 1.8 | 1.8 | 7.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• F.LLI DE CECCO DI FILIPPO FARA
Enriched Macaroni Product, Bucatini No. 15
|
73.6 | 357 | 71.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 14.3 |
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Enriched Macaroni Product, Thin Spaghetti
|
77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fettuccine P...
Food 1
Food 1
• MAHCO INC
Fettuccine Pasta
|
95.3 | 305 | 54.7 | — | 3.2 | 2.6 | 11.6 |
|
Original She...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Original
|
55.6 | 324 | 44.1 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Egg Taglioli...
Food 1
Food 1
• MANICARETTI INC.
Egg Tagliolini With Lemon, Italian Macaroni Product
|
100.0 | 400 | 72.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 16.4 |
|
Garofalo, Sp...
Food 2
Food 2
• PASTIFICIO LUCIO GAROFALO SPA
Garofalo, Spaghetti
|
82.7 | 339 | 82.1 | 1.8 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 7.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Pas...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Enriched Pasta With Vegetables Rotini
|
73.6 | 357 | 71.4 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 14.3 |
|
Kids Cuts Di...
Food 2
Food 2
• SEVERINO PASTA MFG.
Kids Cuts Dinosaur Pasta
|
55.0 | 268 | 53.6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | — | 8.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Durum Wheat ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GS1 MEXICO
Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta With Vegetables & Spices, Gigli
|
77.8 | 357 | 73.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Homestyle Or...
Food 2
Food 2
• FLORA'S DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Homestyle Organic Manicotti, Homestyle
|
81.9 | 357 | 76.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic 100%...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Organic 100% Whole Wheat Macaroni Product, Farfalle
|
75.9 | 357 | 76.8 | 3.6 | 7.1 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Israeli Cous...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Israeli Couscous
|
60.3 | 356 | 71.1 | — | 2.2 | 1.1 | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Conchiglioni...
Food 1
Food 1
• PASTIFICIO LUCIO GAROFALO SPA
Conchiglioni Macaroni Product Jumbo Shells, Conchiglioni
|
81.6 | 375 | 78.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
51% Whole Gr...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLENCOURT INC.
51% Whole Grain Pasta Extra Wide Ribbon
|
66.1 | 357 | 71.4 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Angel Hair O...
Food 1
Food 1
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Angel Hair Organic Macaroni Product
|
77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Enriched Macaroni Product, Stars
|
75.8 | 357 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rotini No. 7...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Rotini No. 75 Pasta
|
77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
100% Grano I...
Food 2
Food 2
• AFELTRA
100% Grano Italiano Pasta Artigianale Macaroni Product
|
77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Enriched Macaroni Product, Jumbo Shells No. 95
|
77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Grain Free A...
Food 2
Food 2
• CAPPELLO'S GLUTEN FREE
Grain Free Almond Flour Pasta, Spaghetti
|
27.3 | 193 | 17.1 | — | 7.1 | 10.0 | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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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.