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 Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz	246g	18.6	61	10.6	3.3	1.2	0.6	2.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz	252g	25.3	67	13.9	4.4	1.2	0.4	2.0

Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz vs Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz	258g	24.5	81	14.0	3.9	1.6	1.6	2.7
Pasta Roni G... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box	56g	65.7	361	63.8	3.3	2.9	7.1	12.5

Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz. vs Wg Stuffed Rigatoni

Food	Serving	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.	382g	48.0	149	25.4	8.1	1.0	2.9	5.5
Wg Stuffed R... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Stuffed Rigatoni	123g	49.0	187	27.6	4.1	2.4	2.4	13.0

Near East Pasta Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil 7 Ounce Paper Box vs Columbia Wide Egg Noodle 12 X 12 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Pasta Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil 7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	71.3	350	68.1	2.1	2.3	3.7	13.2
Columbia Wid... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Wide Egg Noodle 12 X 12 Oz	56g	100.0	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36) vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kraft Deluxe... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT FOODS INC. Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)	198g	37.3	202	19.7	5.1	0.5	10.6	7.1
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz	234g	20.2	81	11.1	1.3	0.9	2.6	3.4

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz vs Columbia Midget Egg Bows

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz	246g	22.6	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9
Columbia Mid... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Midget Egg Bows	56g	100.0	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz vs Enriched Egg Abc's

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Mea... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz	170g	11.6	94	8.8	3.5	2.9	3.5	6.5
Enriched Egg... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Enriched Egg Abc's	56g	100.0	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz vs Lg Egg Bows

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	239g	23.2	84	13.4	2.5	1.7	2.1	2.9
Lg Egg Bows Food 2 Food 2 • A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC. Lg Egg Bows	56g	100.0	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	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	56g	65.7	361	63.8	3.3	2.9	7.1	12.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz	205g	27.0	98	15.1	3.4	1.5	2.4	3.4

Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice vs Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian C... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	269g	28.8	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz.	232g	23.1	82	12.1	0.9	0.4	2.6	2.6

Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can vs Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can	254g	20.1	102	11.8	2.4	1.6	3.2	6.3
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner	369g	25.4	138	15.2	1.4	2.2	5.7	6.8

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Med... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Medium Egg Noodle	56g	100.0	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Abc's And 123's, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	253g	28.3	71	15.0	5.1	0.8	0.2	2.0

Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Lasagna, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Double St... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls	122g	43.1	180	23.8	4.1	1.6	2.9	12.3
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Lasagna, 7.5 Oz	212g	25.2	104	14.2	3.8	1.4	3.8	2.8

Chef Boyardee Chicken Buffalo Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	Serving	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	205g	22.1	102	12.2	2.0	1.0	3.9	3.9
Lasagna, Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	120g	42.1	158	23.3	3.3	1.7	2.5	10.0

Columbia Egg Flakes vs Pasta Roni Chicken & Broccoli Linguine 4.7 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Egg... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Egg Flakes	56g	100.0	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Pasta Roni C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken & Broccoli Linguine 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	68.6	341	67.1	2.5	3.8	3.4	13.2

Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz vs Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	253g	19.5	83	11.5	2.8	1.6	2.4	3.6
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz	369g	30.3	141	17.6	3.5	2.2	5.2	5.7

Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz	205g	27.0	98	15.1	3.4	1.5	2.4	3.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	212g	23.5	85	12.7	4.3	0.9	2.4	2.8

Banquet Brown 'N Serve Vermont Maple Fully Cooked Sausage Links, Frozen Meat, 30 Count, 19 Oz. vs Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Brown 'N Serve Vermont Maple Fully Cooked Sausage Links, Frozen Meat, 30 Count, 19 Oz.	54g	3.4	315	3.7	1.9	1.9	27.8	11.1
Macaroni And... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz	268g	30.5	164	16.0	2.2	0.4	7.8	7.1

Stouffer's White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese, Case Of 4 64 Oz Pouches vs Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's W... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese, Case Of 4 64 Oz Pouches	220g	23.7	186	12.7	3.6	0.5	11.8	7.7
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.	368g	30.9	133	16.3	1.1	0.5	4.9	6.8

Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz vs Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	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	247g	23.2	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6
Near East Qu... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	68.8	353	68.7	1.0	5.5	4.4	10.9

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