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	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz	45.8	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	63.7	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	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
Pasta Roni G... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box	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	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
Wg Stuffed R... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Stuffed Rigatoni	60.3	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	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	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	71.4	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	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)	73.8	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	47.3	81	11.1	1.3	0.9	2.6	3.4

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 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 Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz	55.5	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	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

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

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
Enriched Egg... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Enriched Egg Abc's	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	55.4	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	71.4	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	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 Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz	55.3	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	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian C... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	77.5	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.	53.7	82	12.1	0.9	0.4	2.6	2.6

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can	51.0	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	93.7	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	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 Mini Abc's And 123's, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	71.7	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	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Double St... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls	52.5	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	53.5	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	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
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

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Egg... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Egg Flakes	71.4	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	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	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	49.4	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	100.0	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	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
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

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	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.	1.8	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	81.7	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	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	52.0	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.	100.0	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	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
Near East Qu... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

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