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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Mini Ravioli #10 Can vs Pasta Roni Garlic & Olive Oil Vermicelli 4.6 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Mini Ravioli #10 Can	59.3	90	12.9	2.0	1.2	3.1	2.8
Pasta Roni G... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Garlic & Olive Oil Vermicelli 4.6 Ounce Paper Box	69.6	343	67.0	2.2	2.9	3.5	12.5

Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.

Food	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	95.4	386	75.7	1.4	5.7	2.9	11.4
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

Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Italian Sausage Marinara, 14 Oz

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Italian Sausage Marinara, 14 Oz	47.7	82	11.4	2.5	1.6	2.5	3.3

Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz vs Enriched Egg Abc's

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni And... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
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

Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz. vs Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 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
Banquet Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz	55.1	117	14.6	2.4	1.4	4.7	4.7

Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Plain vs Libbys Spaghetti And Meatballs, 14.75 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marzetti Fro... Food 1 Food 1 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Plain	85.5	214	31.7	1.1	0.3	4.8	9.7
Libbys Spagh... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Libbys Spaghetti And Meatballs, 14.75 Oz	55.2	104	12.4	3.2	1.2	4.4	3.6

Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni B... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box	69.1	339	67.2	3.6	3.6	3.7	12.1
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz.	52.0	66	13.2	3.3	0.9	0.5	1.9

Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta, 7.25 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni T... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	66.5	348	65.1	7.0	3.6	5.2	12.7
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Near East Pasta Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil 7 Ounce Paper Box vs Pasta Roni Rustic Recipes Olive Oil &Italian Herbs 4.6 Ounce Box

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
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

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz vs Macaroni And Cheese Frozen Pouch 4 X80 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Spag... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz	72.4	115	11.8	2.9	1.9	4.8	5.9
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

Columbia Midget Egg Bows vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz

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
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 Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz vs Beef Ravioli #10 Can

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
Beef Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli #10 Can	63.1	105	13.6	2.0	1.2	3.9	2.7

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz	47.6	67	11.5	2.8	2.0	0.8	3.2
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count	55.7	85	14.2	2.4	0.9	1.9	2.8

Maggi 2 Minute Noodles Masala 24 X280 G Sachet vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maggi 2 Minu... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Maggi 2 Minute Noodles Masala 24 X280 G Sachet	78.3	443	61.4	5.7	2.9	18.6	8.6
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

Columbia Ruffled Lasagne vs Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches

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
Stouffer's P... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches	52.2	206	13.7	2.9	0.5	14.7	5.4

Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli 15 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 Beef Ravioli 15 Oz	99.1	75	12.2	1.2	0.5	1.9	2.1

Lg Egg Bows vs Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lg Egg Bows Food 1 Food 1 • A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC. Lg Egg Bows	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3
Lachoy Chow ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz	32.4	464	67.9	—	7.1	17.9	10.7

Marie Callenders Meat Lasagna Meal To Share, Party Size Frozen Meal, 90 Oz vs Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callenders Meat Lasagna Meal To Share, Party Size Frozen Meal, 90 Oz	43.4	106	10.1	1.8	0.4	4.9	5.3
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

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz.	52.0	66	13.2	3.3	0.9	0.5	1.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	47.4	101	13.1	2.5	1.0	3.5	3.5

Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz vs Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Pasta/Noodles Comparisons For Diabetics