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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Hot Meal Break Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots vs Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Meal Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Hot Meal Break Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots	241g	24.3	133	14.1	2.5	1.7	5.0	7.5
Pasta Roni C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box	56g	68.8	338	66.8	2.9	3.4	3.3	12.8

Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni S... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.1	359	65.1	4.8	3.1	6.7	12.0
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 Chicken Marinara Pasta, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Marinara Pasta, 15 Oz	255g	21.8	67	12.2	3.1	1.2	0.8	2.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches vs Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's P... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches	204g	25.6	206	13.7	2.9	0.5	14.7	5.4
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

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice

Food	Serving	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	268g	30.0	142	16.0	1.5	0.7	6.0	6.0
Vegetarian C... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	269g	28.8	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz vs Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz	244g	24.4	94	13.9	2.1	1.6	2.9	2.9
Lachoy Chow ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz	28g	100.0	464	67.9	—	7.1	17.9	10.7

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 vs Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
A Classic Me... Food 1 Food 1 • 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	225g	25.3	142	13.3	1.8	0.4	7.1	5.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	247g	30.3	130	16.6	3.2	1.2	4.5	5.3

Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz vs Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	260g	25.2	92	14.6	3.9	1.9	2.3	3.5
Near East Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box	70g	95.4	386	75.7	1.4	5.7	2.9	11.4

Rice Noodles, 24 Oz vs Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Noodles... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Rice Noodles, 24 Oz	28g	100.0	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1
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 Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz vs Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

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
Lasagna, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	121g	43.2	174	24.0	4.1	1.7	2.9	12.4

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	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.	264g	27.3	140	14.8	1.9	0.8	6.1	6.4
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	30.2	100	16.0	4.8	0.7	1.5	5.2

Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner vs Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner	369g	25.4	138	15.2	1.4	2.2	5.7	6.8
Libbys Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	246g	22.6	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Rice Noodles, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni A... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	64.2	362	63.0	4.3	3.4	7.7	12.7
Rice Noodles... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Rice Noodles, 24 Oz	28g	100.0	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1

Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Tur... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	123g	35.9	203	20.3	—	1.6	7.3	13.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	253g	19.5	83	11.5	2.8	1.6	2.4	3.6

Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs 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 Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	260g	25.2	92	14.6	3.9	1.9	2.3	3.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	212g	23.4	104	12.7	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3

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 vs Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
A Classic Me... Food 1 Food 1 • 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	225g	25.3	142	13.3	1.8	0.4	7.1	5.8
Dino Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz	259g	26.0	73	14.3	5.0	1.2	1.0	1.9

Columbia Ruffled Lasagne vs Pioneer 2/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough With Seasoning Packets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbia Ruf... Food 1 Food 1 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Ruffled Lasagne	56g	100.0	321	64.3	3.6	1.8	1.8	10.7
Pioneer 2/2.... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Pioneer 2/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough With Seasoning Packets	43g	81.3	302	44.2	2.3	2.3	10.5	7.0

Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	14.7	67	8.9	2.2	1.5	1.3	4.8

Chef Boyardee Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Enriched Egg Abc's

Food	Serving	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	205g	23.0	112	12.7	2.0	1.0	4.9	4.4
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

Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box vs Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East Ro... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box	70g	95.4	386	75.7	1.4	5.7	2.9	11.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	251g	23.0	72	12.0	1.2	0.4	1.8	2.0

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