What are Pasta/Noodles food comparisons?

Pasta/Noodles 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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Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Iqf Frozen Bulk Roll Up

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	68.8	353	68.7	1.0	5.5	4.4	10.9
Lasagna, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Iqf Frozen Bulk Roll Up	44.8	166	24.5	3.9	2.0	2.5	10.8

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz vs Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	49.6	104	12.7	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3
Vegetarian C... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	77.5	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1

Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz. vs Pasta Roni Sour Cream & Chives Linguine 4.9 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.	100.0	133	16.3	1.1	0.5	4.9	6.8
Pasta Roni S... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Sour Cream & Chives Linguine 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	66.2	361	64.2	3.7	2.9	7.2	12.0

Chef Boyardee Kickin Sloppy Joe Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Kickin Sloppy Joe Pasta, 7.25 Oz	47.4	78	13.7	3.4	2.0	1.0	3.9
Pasta Roni C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box	68.8	338	66.8	2.9	3.4	3.3	12.8

Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz. vs Columbia Midget Egg Bows

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz.	71.4	78	15.2	3.5	1.2	0.8	2.7
Columbia Mid... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Midget Egg Bows	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs vs Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sfs Twin Mar... Food 1 Food 1 • TWIN MARQUIS INC. Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs	81.9	272	50.0	—	4.3	2.7	10.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	65.5	92	14.6	3.9	1.9	2.3	3.5

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Stouffer's White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese, Case Of 4 64 Oz Pouches

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nestle Profe... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch	80.5	142	16.0	1.5	0.7	6.0	6.0
Stouffer's W... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese, Case Of 4 64 Oz Pouches	52.0	186	12.7	3.6	0.5	11.8	7.7

Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni And... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz	81.7	164	16.0	2.2	0.4	7.8	7.1
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz	45.8	61	10.6	3.3	1.2	0.6	2.9

Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce With Meatballs, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce With Meatballs, 15 Oz	57.3	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz.	71.4	78	15.2	3.5	1.2	0.8	2.7

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni G... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box	65.7	361	63.8	3.3	2.9	7.1	12.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	74.8	130	16.6	3.2	1.2	4.5	5.3

Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East Ro... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box	95.4	386	75.7	1.4	5.7	2.9	11.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz	47.1	112	12.7	2.0	1.0	4.9	4.4

Spaghetti Sauce Plain #10 Can, 108 Oz vs Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghetti Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Spaghetti Sauce Plain #10 Can, 108 Oz	15.9	48	7.1	3.2	0.8	1.6	0.8
Sfs Twin Mar... Food 2 Food 2 • TWIN MARQUIS INC. Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs	81.9	272	50.0	—	4.3	2.7	10.9

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count vs Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count	51.7	90	13.2	2.8	0.9	2.8	2.8
Lachoy Chow ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz	32.4	464	67.9	—	7.1	17.9	10.7

Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Beefaroni, 15 Oz vs Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Beefaroni, 15 Oz	51.4	100	12.1	2.4	1.6	4.0	3.6
Chow Mein No... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz	30.3	464	64.3	—	7.1	21.4	10.7

Wg Square Ravioli vs Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Square Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Square Ravioli	60.3	187	27.6	3.3	2.4	2.4	13.0
Vegetarian C... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	77.5	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1

Wg Square Ravioli vs Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Square Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Square Ravioli	60.3	187	27.6	3.3	2.4	2.4	13.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	49.4	83	11.5	2.8	1.6	2.4	3.6

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, 40 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz.	51.7	90	13.2	2.8	0.9	2.8	2.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, 40 Oz.	51.5	80	10.8	2.0	0.4	2.8	2.4

Pioneer 6/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough vs Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo 4.7 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pioneer 6/2.... Food 1 Food 1 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Pioneer 6/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough	33.3	245	36.7	—	2.0	6.1	6.1
Pasta Roni F... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	65.9	362	63.8	3.2	2.8	7.2	12.6

Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl vs Columbia Ruffled Lasagne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	81.2	100	16.0	4.8	0.7	1.5	5.2
Columbia Ruf... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Ruffled Lasagne	68.3	321	64.3	3.6	1.8	1.8	10.7

Hot Meal Break Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots vs Chef Boyardee Chili Macaroni, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Meal Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Hot Meal Break Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots	58.5	133	14.1	2.5	1.7	5.0	7.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chili Macaroni, 15 Oz	45.3	108	10.4	1.6	1.2	5.6	3.6

Pasta/Noodles Comparisons For Diabetics