What are Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners food comparisons?

Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 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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Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Grains & Quinoa vs Sriracha Stir Fry Chicken Strips, Sriracha Stir Fry Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grains & Qui... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Grains & Quinoa	60.4	367	69.4	12.2	6.1	7.1	8.2
Sriracha Sti... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Sriracha Stir Fry Chicken Strips, Sriracha Stir Fry Chicken	5.7	141	3.5	2.4	—	2.9	24.7

Lightly Salted Cracker Meal vs Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • ARON STREIT INC. Lightly Salted Cracker Meal	46.9	393	83.3	—	3.3	1.7	10.0
Kroger, Maca... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese	84.0	160	18.0	2.4	0.8	6.8	6.8

Pastel Azteca vs Classic Low Carb Chili, Classic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pastel Azteca Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Pastel Azteca	60.1	178	15.2	1.7	1.7	8.7	10.4
Classic Low ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE GOOD BEAN, LLC Classic Low Carb Chili, Classic	11.8	113	8.5	1.4	4.2	5.6	7.8

Black Beans With Savory Chipotle Beef Seasoning, Spicy Beef vs Lasagna Pasta & Sauce Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Black Beans With Savory Chipotle Beef Seasoning, Spicy Beef	24.8	238	59.5	4.8	28.6	2.4	21.4
Lasagna Past... Food 2 Food 2 • SPARTAN Lasagna Pasta & Sauce Mix	49.0	343	74.3	20.0	2.9	1.4	8.6

Organic Ancient Grain Fusion, Cuban Mojo, Cuban Mojo vs Authentic Red Beans & Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Anci... Food 1 Food 1 • MADE IN NATURE, INC. Organic Ancient Grain Fusion, Cuban Mojo, Cuban Mojo	39.5	136	16.4	1.4	2.1	7.1	2.9
Authentic Re... Food 2 Food 2 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Authentic Red Beans & Rice	72.1	357	71.4	3.6	5.4	—	12.5

Cafe Spice, Channa Masala With Lemon Rice vs Classic Roasted Turkey Demi Glace

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cafe Spice, ... Food 1 Food 1 • ZAIKA FLAVOURS OF INDIA INC. Cafe Spice, Channa Masala With Lemon Rice	73.5	101	18.9	1.8	2.6	1.8	3.5
Classic Roas... Food 2 Food 2 • MORE THAN GOURMET Classic Roasted Turkey Demi Glace	3.8	227	18.2	—	—	4.6	27.3

3 Cheese Macaroni vs Thai Cashew Curry Vegetables & Cashews Simmered In Coconut Milk, Coriander & Thai Basil Sauce, Thai Cashew Curry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
3 Cheese Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. 3 Cheese Macaroni	58.2	207	22.9	2.1	1.4	9.3	8.6
Thai Cashew ... Food 2 Food 2 • PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Thai Cashew Curry Vegetables & Cashews Simmered In Coconut Milk, Coriander & Thai Basil Sauce, Thai Cashew Curry	19.7	98	8.4	2.1	1.4	6.3	2.1

Keto Wheat Pizza Crust Mix, Keto Wheat Pizza vs Lo Mein Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit, Lo Mein

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Keto Wheat P... Food 1 Food 1 • KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY INC. Keto Wheat Pizza Crust Mix, Keto Wheat Pizza	1.8	250	44.4	—	38.9	2.8	44.4
Lo Mein Dan ... Food 2 Food 2 • LUV YU BAKERY INC. Lo Mein Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit, Lo Mein	100.0	412	61.8	8.8	2.9	13.7	9.8

Chili With Beans vs Organic Whole Grain Black Beans & Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chili With B... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Chili With Beans	47.0	122	14.6	1.9	3.3	4.2	6.6
Organic Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Whole Grain Black Beans & Rice	76.3	375	78.6	3.6	8.9	0.9	10.7

Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen vs Freeze Dried Breakfast Skillet Hash Browns And Scrambled Eggs Mixed With Pork Sausage Patty, Peppers & Onions, Breakfast Skillet

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen	49.4	451	40.9	4.2	2.8	19.7	28.2
Freeze Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Freeze Dried Breakfast Skillet Hash Browns And Scrambled Eggs Mixed With Pork Sausage Patty, Peppers & Onions, Breakfast Skillet	44.1	500	35.7	5.7	1.4	30.0	18.6

Plant Based Chili Lime Bowl, Chili Lime vs Del Monte, New Orleans Style Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. Plant Based Chili Lime Bowl, Chili Lime	68.6	380	62.0	1.4	11.3	8.5	16.9
Del Monte, N... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Del Monte, New Orleans Style Vegetables	24.0	73	12.2	4.9	2.4	1.6	1.6

Red Kidney Organic Double Steamed Beans, Red Kidney vs Freeze Dried Macaroni & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Kidney O... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Red Kidney Organic Double Steamed Beans, Red Kidney	37.3	120	18.7	0.7	6.0	0.7	9.3
Freeze Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Freeze Dried Macaroni & Cheese	55.4	500	48.4	7.8	1.6	23.4	20.3

Strongan Off Meal vs Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strongan Off... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Strongan Off Meal	100.0	167	14.5	2.1	1.1	8.8	7.3
Freeze Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken	76.4	450	68.3	1.7	1.7	16.7	10.0

Cauliflower Twist Rice & Cheese Real Veggies In Our Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower Twist vs Quick Meal Peanut Noodles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • QUALITY PASTA COMPANY Cauliflower Twist Rice & Cheese Real Veggies In Our Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower Twist	81.9	362	74.1	13.8	1.7	3.5	10.3
Quick Meal P... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDRE PROST INC. Quick Meal Peanut Noodles	100.0	426	68.9	14.2	2.0	13.5	8.1

Quinoa Salad, Pistachio Citrus vs Chicken & Mashed Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa Salad... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Quinoa Salad, Pistachio Citrus	72.3	446	75.4	4.6	16.9	7.7	18.5
Chicken & Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Chicken & Mashed Potatoes	38.0	415	41.5	1.9	1.9	7.6	41.5

Strongan Off Meal vs Rotini & Zesty Marinara Rich Tomato Sauce With Garden Herbs And Red Pepper & Rotini Pasta Lunch Express, Rotini & Zesty Marinara

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strongan Off... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Strongan Off Meal	100.0	167	14.5	2.1	1.1	8.8	7.3
Rotini & Zes... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Rotini & Zesty Marinara Rich Tomato Sauce With Garden Herbs And Red Pepper & Rotini Pasta Lunch Express, Rotini & Zesty Marinara	92.6	147	27.4	4.6	3.6	1.5	5.1

Del Monte, Chef's Pantry, Tuscan Style Beans & Tomatoes vs Mediterranean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Del Monte, C... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Del Monte, Chef's Pantry, Tuscan Style Beans & Tomatoes	27.8	85	13.7	5.1	1.7	2.1	2.6
Mediterranean Food 2 Food 2 • BUZZARD PRODUCTS, INC. Mediterranean	15.9	45	6.5	4.0	2.5	1.0	1.0

Red Curry, Thai Inspired Meal Kit, Medium vs Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Curry, T... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Red Curry, Thai Inspired Meal Kit, Medium	76.9	181	31.5	3.9	0.8	4.7	3.2
Triple Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	100.0	379	68.1	8.6	1.7	6.0	11.2

Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Savory Meatloaf And Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes vs Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meatloaf & G... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Savory Meatloaf And Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes	47.0	110	10.6	0.4	1.2	4.7	5.5
Easy Mac Ori... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	82.8	410	72.1	9.8	1.6	7.4	13.1

Chicken Alfredo vs Smoked Paprika Seasoned Chickpeas With Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion & Spinach, Smoked Paprika

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfredo Food 1 Food 1 • SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN SUNLIGHT VINEYARD LLC Chicken Alfredo	64.5	146	15.0	1.8	0.4	5.3	8.9
Smoked Papri... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Smoked Paprika Seasoned Chickpeas With Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion & Spinach, Smoked Paprika	43.3	114	18.6	6.4	2.9	3.2	4.3

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