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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La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz. vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz.	34.3	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7
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

Chef Boyardee Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Whole Wheat Yakisoba Noodles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta, 7.25 Oz	49.4	83	13.2	2.4	1.0	2.0	3.4
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOOD SOLUTIONS, INC. Whole Wheat Yakisoba Noodles	39.2	190	34.5	—	—	3.5	6.9

Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Extra Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Extra Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	53.4	84	13.0	2.5	1.7	2.1	2.9

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Lasagna, 7.5 Oz vs Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Lasagna, 7.5 Oz	53.5	104	14.2	3.8	1.4	3.8	2.8
Libbys Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	55.5	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9

Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz	63.2	81	14.0	3.9	1.6	1.6	2.7
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 Spaghetti And Jumbo Meatballs, 14.5 Oz vs Cheese Ravioli #10 Can, 108 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Jumbo Meatballs, 14.5 Oz	51.0	110	11.4	3.1	1.2	5.1	4.3
Cheese Ravio... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Cheese Ravioli #10 Can, 108 Oz	61.4	78	13.7	2.4	1.6	1.4	2.8

Chef Boyardee Chicken Buffalo Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Abc's & 123's Pasta With Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Buffalo Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz	45.3	102	12.2	2.0	1.0	3.9	3.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Abc's & 123's Pasta With Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.	51.5	104	13.2	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3

Whole Wheat Yakisoba Noodles vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL FOOD SOLUTIONS, INC. Whole Wheat Yakisoba Noodles	39.2	190	34.5	—	—	3.5	6.9
La Choy Chow... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.	34.3	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7

Columbia Midget Egg Bows vs Hot Meal Break Lasagna With Veggie Crumbles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Mid... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Midget Egg Bows	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Hot Meal Bre... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Hot Meal Break Lasagna With Veggie Crumbles	54.3	171	13.1	2.0	1.6	9.0	10.2

Enriched Egg Abc's vs Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Egg... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Enriched Egg Abc's	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Near East Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • 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 Boyardee Chicken Marinara Pasta, 15 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 Chicken Marinara Pasta, 15 Oz	55.5	67	12.2	3.1	1.2	0.8	2.8
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

Cheese Ravioli #10 Can, 108 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Pasta In Butter Sauce, 15 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Ravio... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Cheese Ravioli #10 Can, 108 Oz	61.4	78	13.7	2.4	1.6	1.4	2.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Pasta In Butter Sauce, 15 Oz.	88.9	85	11.1	0.9	0.5	3.8	1.9

La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz. vs Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz.	34.3	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7
Lasagna, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain	59.0	132	18.1	3.3	1.6	2.8	7.7

Chef Boyardee Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs A Classic Menu Item Made With Quality Ingredients And Features Freshly Made Elbow Macaroni From Durum Wheat Semolina, Which Is Then Blended With 100% Real Cheese And Finished With A Hint Of Sea Salt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
A Classic Me... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. A Classic Menu Item Made With Quality Ingredients And Features Freshly Made Elbow Macaroni From Durum Wheat Semolina, Which Is Then Blended With 100% Real Cheese And Finished With A Hint Of Sea Salt	56.9	142	13.3	1.8	0.4	7.1	5.8

Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner vs Whole Wheat Yakisoba Noodles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner	93.7	138	15.2	1.4	2.2	5.7	6.8
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOOD SOLUTIONS, INC. Whole Wheat Yakisoba Noodles	39.2	190	34.5	—	—	3.5	6.9

Chef Boyardee Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz vs Columbia Egg Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz	59.7	69	13.4	2.4	1.2	0.6	2.4
Columbia Egg... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Egg Flakes	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz.	53.7	82	12.1	0.9	0.4	2.6	2.6
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz	43.4	101	12.1	3.0	1.0	4.6	4.0

Chef Boyardee Mini Abc's And 123's, 15 Oz, 15 Oz vs Columbia Kluski Noodle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Abc's And 123's, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	71.7	71	15.0	5.1	0.8	0.2	2.0
Columbia Klu... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Kluski Noodle	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Chef Boyardee Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	47.5	71	10.7	1.2	1.2	1.6	3.2
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz vs Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz	55.3	98	15.1	3.4	1.5	2.4	3.4
Kraft Deluxe... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT FOODS INC. Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)	73.8	202	19.7	5.1	0.5	10.6	7.1

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