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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Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz vs Columbia Fine Egg Noodles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz	55.5	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9
Columbia Fin... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Fine Egg Noodles	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Chef Boyardee Paw Patrol Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowl, 7.5 Oz vs Marie Callenders Penne Picata Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Paw Patrol Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowl, 7.5 Oz	63.6	75	15.6	4.7	0.5	0.5	1.9
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Penne Picata Dinner, 13 Oz	91.8	117	14.1	0.8	1.4	3.3	7.3

Pioneer 6/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough vs Pasta Roni Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 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 Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 Ounce Paper Box	67.3	358	65.4	4.7	3.2	6.2	12.5

Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz vs Pasta Roni Rustic Recipes Olive Oil &Italian Herbs 4.6 Ounce Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dino Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz	67.5	73	14.3	5.0	1.2	1.0	1.9
Pasta Roni R... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Rustic Recipes Olive Oil &Italian Herbs 4.6 Ounce Box	67.8	339	66.1	1.8	3.6	4.5	12.5

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. vs Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	72.1	140	14.8	1.9	0.8	6.1	6.4
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

Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz.	100.0	149	25.4	8.1	1.0	2.9	5.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz	57.3	96	12.9	2.4	1.2	3.2	3.6

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz

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
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

Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz	63.7	67	13.9	4.4	1.2	0.4	2.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.	45.6	99	11.8	3.3	0.9	4.3	3.3

Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chow Mein No... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz	30.3	464	64.3	—	7.1	21.4	10.7
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box vs Marie Callenders Penne Picata Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni C... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box	68.8	338	66.8	2.9	3.4	3.3	12.8
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Penne Picata Dinner, 13 Oz	91.8	117	14.1	0.8	1.4	3.3	7.3

La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz. vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.	34.3	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7
La Choy Chow... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz.	34.3	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz vs Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch

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
Nestle Profe... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Columbia Ruffled Lasagne vs Pioneer 6/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Ruf... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Ruffled Lasagne	68.3	321	64.3	3.6	1.8	1.8	10.7
Pioneer 6/2.... Food 2 Food 2 • 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 Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni P... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box	67.2	356	64.9	4.3	2.8	6.1	12.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.	45.6	99	11.8	3.3	0.9	4.3	3.3

Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Abc's & 123's Pasta With Meatballs, 7.5 Oz. vs Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Lasagna, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Whole Grain Mini Cheese Ravioli vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Whole Grain Mini Cheese Ravioli	27.2	197	24.7	1.7	1.6	4.1	13.2
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz	59.6	94	13.9	2.1	1.6	2.9	2.9

Whole Grain Stuffed Shells vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Whole Grain Stuffed Shells	15.5	177	6.9	2.3	0.8	3.9	11.5
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 Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 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 Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz	55.3	100	12.9	3.6	1.6	3.6	3.6
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

Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz vs Penne Alfredo With Carrots And Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chow Mein No... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz	30.3	464	64.3	—	7.1	21.4	10.7
Penne Alfred... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Penne Alfredo With Carrots And Peas	58.5	147	13.5	—	1.2	6.1	8.6

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni A... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box	70.1	344	67.6	3.7	3.1	3.8	12.1
Dino Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz	67.5	73	14.3	5.0	1.2	1.0	1.9

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