Pasta Dinners Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cheddar Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• BRANDABLE INC
Cheddar Cheese Flavor Mac & Cheese, Cheddar Cheese
|
67.1 | 362 | 65.5 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 19.0 |
|
Cheeseburger...
Food 2
Food 2
• KCI FOODS INC
Cheeseburger Skillet A Pasta And Cheese Dinner Mix, Cheeseburger Skillet
|
47.0 | 353 | 73.5 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 8.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Macaroni & C...
Food 1
Food 1
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Deluxe Shells & Cheese
|
59.6 | 338 | 47.1 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 10.3 |
|
Broccoli She...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Broccoli Shells & Cheese, Broccoli
|
89.9 | 317 | 38.9 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Tempeh
Food 1
Food 1
• GREENLEAF FOODS, SPC
Original Tempeh
|
11.5 | 190 | 14.3 | — | 7.1 | 5.4 | 21.4 |
|
Creamy Beef ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Creamy Beef Stroganoff Creamy Cheese Sauce With Pasta & Premium Seasonings One Pan Dinner Kits, Creamy Beef Stroganoff
|
53.6 | 314 | 41.4 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 12.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pasta On The...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED
Pasta On The Side, Shells & White Cheddar Pasta
|
69.5 | 375 | 67.9 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 12.5 |
|
Classic Ital...
Food 2
Food 2
• BEKTROM FOODS, INC
Classic Italian Pasta Salad Mix, Classic Italian
|
62.4 | 356 | 75.6 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 11.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fideo Loco V...
Food 1
Food 1
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Fideo Loco Vermicelli, Pinto Beans, Seasoning Mix And Potatoes Comida Kit, Fideo Loco
|
40.6 | 343 | 68.6 | 5.7 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 14.3 |
|
Mac & Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mac & Cheese Pasta & Cheese Sauce Mix, Mac & Cheese
|
91.1 | 357 | 70.0 | 10.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 12.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Macaroni & C...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
|
95.6 | 357 | 71.4 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 11.4 |
|
Tuna Cheesy ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Tuna Cheesy Skillet Meal, Pasta & Cheese Sauce Mix
|
44.0 | 367 | 76.7 | — | 1.7 | 1.7 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shells & Whi...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN
Shells & White Cheddar Shell Shaped Pasta In A White Cheddar Sauce, Shells & White Cheddar
|
71.4 | 375 | 67.9 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 6.3 | 12.5 |
|
Chicken & Br...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCILHENNY COMPANY
Chicken & Broccoli Pasta & Sauce Mix
|
75.1 | 333 | 48.8 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Triple Chees...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Triple Cheese Mac & Cheese Microwavable Cup, Triple Cheese
|
75.4 | 379 | 69.0 | 10.3 | 1.7 | 6.0 | 12.1 |
|
Chicken Taco...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
Chicken Taco Bake Taco Sauce With Chicken & Pasta Homestyle Bakes, Chicken Taco Bake
|
72.7 | 150 | 21.9 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 7.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Modern Table...
Food 1
Food 1
• BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC.
Modern Table, Bean Pasta & Veggie Kit, Teriyaki, Teriyaki
|
91.6 | 352 | 61.4 | 10.2 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 21.6 |
|
Creamy Delux...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Creamy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner, Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Sauce
|
86.7 | 317 | 46.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 8.7 | 11.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shoprite, Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Shoprite, Macaroni And Cheese Dinner With Cheese Sauce Mix
|
93.3 | 357 | 71.4 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 11.4 |
|
Breaded Mac ...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEIJER, INC.
Breaded Mac N Cheese Macaroni & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce In A Crispy Breading Wedges, Breaded Mac N Cheese
|
59.7 | 300 | 35.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 14.4 | 7.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deluxe Rice ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Deluxe Rice Elbows And Cheese Sauce, Deluxe Rice Elbows And Cheese
|
99.1 | 323 | 53.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 10.1 | 7.1 |
|
Shells & Whi...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRESH & EASY
Shells & White Cheddar Cheese
|
84.7 | 380 | 64.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 15.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Earth Balanc...
Food 1
Food 1
• PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC
Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar
|
95.2 | 371 | 72.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 11.4 |
|
Mac & Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• HAGGEN INC.
Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original
|
93.5 | 343 | 71.4 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 11.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Macaroni & C...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Macaroni & Cheese, Rice Pasta & White Cheddar
|
80.2 | 386 | 73.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 5.3 | 7.0 |
|
Deluxe Shell...
Food 2
Food 2
• NASH FINCH COMPANY
Deluxe Shells & Cheese Cups, Deluxe Shells & Cheese
|
51.7 | 324 | 41.2 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Original Mac'n Cheese Macaroni, Original Mac'n Cheese
|
72.0 | 353 | 74.5 | 9.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 11.8 |
|
Skillet Clas...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Skillet Classics, Stroganoff Pasta And Creamy Sauce Mix With Sour Cream, Stroganoff
|
35.1 | 357 | 67.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 10.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tomato Parme...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Tomato Parmesan Rotini Tomato Sauce With Pasta And Parmesan Cheese, Tomato Parmesan Rotini
|
76.4 | 222 | 42.4 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 8.1 |
|
Betty Crocke...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Beef Pasta & Sauce Mix
|
38.9 | 333 | 70.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shells & Whi...
Food 1
Food 1
• FRESH & EASY
Shells & White Cheddar Cheese
|
84.7 | 380 | 64.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 15.5 |
|
Skillet Clas...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Skillet Classics, Zesty Italian Style Pasta And Italian Sauce Mix, Zesty Italian Style Pasta
|
58.6 | 356 | 71.1 | 15.6 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 11.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Fla...
Food 1
Food 1
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
|
100.0 | 357 | 71.4 | 12.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 12.9 |
|
Macaroni And...
Food 2
Food 2
• HIRES ENTERPRISES, INC.
Macaroni And Cheese Mix
|
13.0 | 412 | 41.2 | 11.8 | — | 17.7 | 23.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Creamy Parme...
Food 1
Food 1
• BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC.
Creamy Parmesan & Herb Style Vegan Sauce & Pasta, Creamy Parmesan & Herb Style
|
97.2 | 345 | 65.5 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 19.1 |
|
Roundy's, De...
Food 2
Food 2
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Roundy's, Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
|
82.8 | 316 | 45.9 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tortellini W...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPS MARKETS, LLC
Tortellini With Creamy Tomato Sauce
|
90.6 | 387 | 66.7 | 16.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 |
|
Macaroni & C...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEIJER, INC.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
|
95.6 | 357 | 71.4 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 11.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Creamy Class...
Food 1
Food 1
• TAHER INC
Creamy Classic Mac & Cheese, Creamy
|
48.6 | 176 | 15.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
|
Shrimp Penne...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRESHREALM LLC
Shrimp Penne In Creamy Tomato Sauce Large Tender Shrimp On A Bed Of Al Dente Penne Pasta Tossed In A Creamy Tomato Sauce, Shrimp Penne In Creamy Tomato Sauce
|
100.0 | 132 | 18.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Pasta Dinners 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.
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