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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La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz

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

Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz vs La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 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
La Choy Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 Oz.	38.6	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1

Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz vs Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	47.4	101	13.1	2.5	1.0	3.5	3.5
Pasta Roni S... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	67.1	359	65.1	4.8	3.1	6.7	12.0

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count vs Chef Boyardee Kickin Sloppy Joe Pasta, 7.25 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Kickin Sloppy Joe Pasta, 7.25 Oz	47.4	78	13.7	3.4	2.0	1.0	3.9

Penne Alfredo With Carrots And Peas vs Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne Alfred... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Penne Alfredo With Carrots And Peas	58.5	147	13.5	—	1.2	6.1	8.6
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

Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice vs Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box

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
Pasta Roni S... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	67.1	359	65.1	4.8	3.1	6.7	12.0

Wg Stuffed Rigatoni vs Columbia Egg Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Stuffed R... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Stuffed Rigatoni	60.3	187	27.6	4.1	2.4	2.4	13.0
Columbia Egg... Food 2 Food 2 • A ZEREGA'S SONS INC Columbia Egg Flakes	71.4	375	69.6	3.6	3.6	4.5	14.3

Wg Square Ravioli vs 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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Square Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Square Ravioli	60.3	187	27.6	3.3	2.4	2.4	13.0
A Classic Me... Food 2 Food 2 • 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	56.9	142	13.3	1.8	0.4	7.1	5.8

Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Pasta Roni Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 Ounce Paper Box

Food	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	44.3	203	20.3	—	1.6	7.3	13.8
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

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

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
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

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count vs Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.

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

Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz. vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 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
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 Microwaveable Beef Ravioli, 14.25 Oz vs Rice Noodles, 24 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beef Ravioli, 14.25 Oz	55.5	89	12.6	2.9	1.2	2.9	2.9
Rice Noodles... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Rice Noodles, 24 Oz	38.6	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1

Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz. vs Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz.	53.7	82	12.1	0.9	0.4	2.6	2.6
Pasta Roni A... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 4.7 Ounce Paper Box

Food	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	64.2	362	63.0	4.3	3.4	7.7	12.7
Pasta Roni B... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	69.6	344	67.2	3.2	3.1	3.8	12.5

Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Sports Forkables, 14.75 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 Sports Forkables, 14.75 Oz	67.3	96	15.1	2.4	1.6	2.4	3.2

Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz vs Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Baco... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz	55.1	117	14.6	2.4	1.4	4.7	4.7
Pasta Roni B... Food 2 Food 2 • 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 Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz vs Wg Four Cheese Tortellini

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
Wg Four Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY RBANDS Wg Four Cheese Tortellini	35.3	189	31.5	1.6	3.1	2.4	9.4

Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl vs Penne Alfredo With Carrots And Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	81.2	100	16.0	4.8	0.7	1.5	5.2
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

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 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 Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	49.7	85	12.7	4.3	0.9	2.4	2.8
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

Pasta/Noodles Comparisons For Diabetics