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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Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz vs Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Mea... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz	19.8	94	8.8	3.5	2.9	3.5	6.5
Beef Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can	51.0	102	11.8	2.4	1.6	3.2	6.3

Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz vs Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz	57.3	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6
Wg Double St... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls	52.5	180	23.8	4.1	1.6	2.9	12.3

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count vs Chef Boyardee Italian Sausage Marinara, 14 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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Italian Sausage Marinara, 14 Oz	47.7	82	11.4	2.5	1.6	2.5	3.3

Columbia Medium Egg Noodle vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Beefaroni, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Med... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Medium Egg Noodle	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Beefaroni, 15 Oz	51.4	100	12.1	2.4	1.6	4.0	3.6

Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beef Ravioli, 30 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	41.6	81	11.6	2.0	1.0	2.5	3.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beef Ravioli, 30 Oz	57.7	85	14.6	2.4	0.9	1.9	2.4

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 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 Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz	55.3	100	12.9	3.6	1.6	3.6	3.6

Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	41.6	81	11.6	2.0	1.0	2.5	3.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz	47.6	67	11.5	2.8	2.0	0.8	3.2

Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beef Ravioli, 30 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	57.6	72	12.0	1.2	0.4	1.8	2.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beef Ravioli, 30 Oz	57.7	85	14.6	2.4	0.9	1.9	2.4

Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Chef Boyardee Microwave Lasagna Big Bowl, 14.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Che... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	52.3	174	24.0	4.1	1.7	2.9	12.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwave Lasagna Big Bowl, 14.5 Oz	57.3	96	13.3	4.0	1.6	3.2	3.6

Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz vs Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Baco... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz	55.1	117	14.6	2.4	1.4	4.7	4.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz	100.0	154	16.3	2.4	2.2	7.1	6.8

Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Tri Color Plain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Che... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	52.3	174	24.0	4.1	1.7	2.9	12.4
Marzetti Fro... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Tri Color Plain	81.1	214	31.6	0.8	1.8	4.8	9.8

Columbia Medium Egg Noodle vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Med... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Medium Egg Noodle	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Jumbo Shells (20 Lb) vs Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jumbo Shells... Food 1 Food 1 • A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC. Jumbo Shells (20 Lb)	77.8	357	73.2	3.6	1.8	1.8	12.5
Beef Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can	51.0	102	11.8	2.4	1.6	3.2	6.3

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Abc And 123 With Meatballs, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz	53.2	112	13.7	1.0	0.5	4.9	2.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Abc And 123 With Meatballs, 15 Oz	55.3	105	13.0	3.6	1.6	4.5	3.6

Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz	100.0	154	16.3	2.4	2.2	7.1	6.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	57.6	72	12.0	1.2	0.4	1.8	2.0

Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni T... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	66.5	348	65.1	7.0	3.6	5.2	12.7
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 Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz. vs Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz.	52.0	66	13.2	3.3	0.9	0.5	1.9
Lasagna, Tur... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	44.3	203	20.3	—	1.6	7.3	13.8

Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz vs Lg Egg Bows

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz	100.0	154	16.3	2.4	2.2	7.1	6.8
Lg Egg Bows Food 2 Food 2 • A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC. Lg Egg Bows	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz vs Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	49.7	85	12.7	4.3	0.9	2.4	2.8
Lasagna, Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	50.7	158	23.3	3.3	1.7	2.5	10.0

Lg Egg Bows vs Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lg Egg Bows Food 1 Food 1 • A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC. Lg Egg Bows	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Macaroni And... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

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