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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Enriched Coil Vermicelli vs Cheese Tortellini, Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Coi... Food 1 Food 1 • MERCADO LATINO, INC. Enriched Coil Vermicelli	87.6	379	81.0	3.5	3.4	1.7	12.1
Cheese Torte... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Cheese Tortellini, Cheese	71.7	274	41.1	6.3	2.1	6.3	10.5

Premium Italian Pasta, Organic Spaghetti Alla Chitarra vs Marinara, Meatballs And Spaghetti

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Ital... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Premium Italian Pasta, Organic Spaghetti Alla Chitarra	75.8	357	73.2	1.8	3.6	1.8	12.5
Marinara, Me... Food 2 Food 2 • REGGANO Marinara, Meatballs And Spaghetti	75.8	357	73.2	—	3.6	1.8	12.5

Traditional Fettuccini vs Organic Three Cheese Ravioli With Ricotta, Parmesan & Mozarella Cheeses, Three Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNRISE DELI Traditional Fettuccini	58.5	281	57.9	—	5.3	1.8	10.5
Organic Thre... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Three Cheese Ravioli With Ricotta, Parmesan & Mozarella Cheeses, Three Cheese	83.6	228	33.8	1.5	2.2	5.9	9.6

Potato Gnocchi, Potato vs Farfalle No 85 Enriched Macaroni Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Gnocc... Food 1 Food 1 • ALFREDO AIELLO ITALIAN FOODS Potato Gnocchi, Potato	69.1	232	23.8	7.3	2.4	1.2	6.1
Farfalle No ... Food 2 Food 2 • RUMMO SPA--MOLINO & PASTIFICIO Farfalle No 85 Enriched Macaroni Product	71.7	357	69.6	3.6	3.6	1.8	14.3

2 Cut Ziti Pasta vs 150 Calories Penne Rigate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
2 Cut Ziti P... Food 1 Food 1 • VITELLI FOODS, LLC 2 Cut Ziti Pasta	75.7	356	72.7	3.1	2.9	1.8	5.9
150 Calories... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. 150 Calories Penne Rigate	54.5	268	73.2	1.8	23.2	1.8	12.5

Pennoni Organic Pasta vs 100% Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched Macaroni Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pennoni Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • REMARK-A-BOWL ENTERPRISES Pennoni Organic Pasta	76.3	351	71.9	5.3	3.5	0.9	10.5
100% Durum W... Food 2 Food 2 • LA MOLISANA 100% Durum Wheat Semolina Enriched Macaroni Product	77.8	357	75.0	1.8	3.6	1.8	12.5

Enriched Macaroni Product Spaghetti No. 8 vs Ritrovo Selections, Durum Wheat Pasta With Marjoram

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched Macaroni Product Spaghetti No. 8	81.9	357	75.0	1.8	—	—	12.5
Ritrovo Sele... Food 2 Food 2 • RITROVO ITALIAN REGIONAL FOODS Ritrovo Selections, Durum Wheat Pasta With Marjoram	100.0	347	71.0	2.5	4.0	1.7	12.0

Organic Brown Rice Fusilli vs Mueller's, Enriched Spaghetti Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • EXPLORE CUISINE Organic Brown Rice Fusilli	100.0	353	70.6	1.2	5.9	3.5	12.9
Mueller's, E... Food 2 Food 2 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Mueller's, Enriched Spaghetti Product	75.8	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

Linguine 100% Organic Durum Semolina, Linguine vs Organic Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Linguine 100... Food 1 Food 1 • EURO-USA TRADING CO., INC. Linguine 100% Organic Durum Semolina, Linguine	82.0	368	77.2	3.5	3.5	1.8	10.5
Organic Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • CAJUN BAG & SUPPLY CO. Organic Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta	69.9	375	73.2	3.6	8.9	2.7	12.5

Bucatini Enriched Macaroni vs Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli Homemade Pasta, Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bucatini Enr... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Bucatini Enriched Macaroni	76.1	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	10.7
Roasted Butt... Food 2 Food 2 • SEVERINO PASTA MFG. Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli Homemade Pasta, Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli	65.4	268	34.8	4.5	4.5	8.9	11.6

Vegetable & Wheat Twisted Elbows, Macaroni Pasta Product vs Spaghetti Style Shirataki Noodle Alternative

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable & ... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Vegetable & Wheat Twisted Elbows, Macaroni Pasta Product	75.8	357	73.2	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5
Spaghetti St... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Spaghetti Style Shirataki Noodle Alternative	1.9	9	2.2	—	1.8	—	—

Organic Spinach & Cheese Tortellini, Spinach & Cheese vs Macaroni Product, Spaghetti

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Spin... Food 1 Food 1 • VALLEY FINE FOODS COMPANY Organic Spinach & Cheese Tortellini, Spinach & Cheese	67.3	280	39.0	2.0	4.0	7.0	14.0
Macaroni Pro... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Macaroni Product, Spaghetti	75.8	375	73.2	—	3.6	1.8	12.5

Delicious Shrimp & Crab Stuffed In Artisan Ravioli Pasta, Shrimp & Crab vs Moroccan Style Traditional Couscous, Moroccan Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delicious Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALLY SELECTED Delicious Shrimp & Crab Stuffed In Artisan Ravioli Pasta, Shrimp & Crab	78.1	206	31.6	0.7	2.2	4.4	8.8
Moroccan Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Moroccan Style Traditional Couscous, Moroccan Style	78.0	345	74.6	3.6	1.8	—	12.7

Spaghetti Sprouted Complete Protein Pasta, Spaghetti vs Penne Pasta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghetti Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD FOR LIFE BAKING CO INC Spaghetti Sprouted Complete Protein Pasta, Spaghetti	63.8	339	71.4	1.8	12.5	3.6	14.3
Penne Pasta Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Penne Pasta	75.4	375	73.2	1.8	3.6	2.7	14.3

Enriched Macaroni Product, Bow Ties No. 93 vs Homestyle Fettuccine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Enriched Macaroni Product, Bow Ties No. 93	77.8	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5
Homestyle Fe... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Homestyle Fettuccine	85.0	365	73.0	3.2	3.2	3.2	14.3

Potato Gnocchi vs Organic Green Lentil Pasta, Penne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Gnocchi Food 1 Food 1 • TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Potato Gnocchi	33.7	161	32.1	3.6	1.8	1.8	3.6
Organic Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • ETHICAL FOODS SA Organic Green Lentil Pasta, Penne	61.0	357	62.5	—	5.4	1.8	21.4

Gluten Free Macaroni Product, Penne vs Enriched Macaroni Product, Angel Hair

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Gluten Free Macaroni Product, Penne	74.2	357	73.2	3.6	5.4	3.6	8.9
Enriched Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • ASTI MANUFACTURING CORP INC Enriched Macaroni Product, Angel Hair	72.0	357	73.2	1.8	7.1	1.8	12.5

Enriched Macaroni Product, Pot Sized Angel Hair vs 100% Organic Durum Semolina Spaghetti

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Enriched Macaroni Product, Pot Sized Angel Hair	77.8	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5
100% Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • EURO-USA TRADING CO., INC. 100% Organic Durum Semolina Spaghetti	82.0	368	77.2	3.5	3.5	1.8	10.5

Enriched Macaroni Product Shaped Pasta vs Whole Grain Whole Wheat Pasta, Spaghetti, Penne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched Macaroni Product Shaped Pasta	75.8	357	73.2	—	3.6	1.8	12.5
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Whole Grain Whole Wheat Pasta, Spaghetti, Penne	61.9	321	69.6	1.8	12.5	2.7	14.3

Pasta, Spaghetti vs Wild Mushroom & Truffle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta, Spagh... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL SUR BRAND LLC Pasta, Spaghetti	77.8	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5
Wild Mushroo... Food 2 Food 2 • PELICAN BAY LTD. Wild Mushroom & Truffle	58.8	164	22.9	0.7	1.4	4.3	7.9

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