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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Mexican Style Basmati Rice vs Hormel, Compleats, Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. Mexican Style Basmati Rice	67.2	326	78.3	2.2	4.3	—	6.5
Hormel, Comp... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Compleats, Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes	67.4	73	9.8	0.3	0.5	1.4	5.7

Lightly Salted Cracker Meal vs Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sweet & Sour

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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sweet & Sour	100.0	151	31.6	12.9	0.9	1.3	3.1

Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sweet & Sour vs Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sweet & Sour	100.0	151	31.6	12.9	0.9	1.3	3.1
Hormel, Comp... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta	52.5	141	11.4	0.4	0.8	7.1	8.2

Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust Mix vs Mexican Style Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thin & Crisp... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust Mix	60.2	370	69.6	2.2	2.2	4.4	10.9
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • SLT FOODS INC. Mexican Style Basmati Rice	67.2	326	78.3	2.2	4.3	—	6.5

Chicken Alfredo vs Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken

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
Fettuccini A... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken	65.1	255	34.0	11.3	1.9	5.7	17.0

Quinoa Salad, Pistachio Citrus vs Couscous Lentil Curry

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
Couscous Len... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Couscous Lentil Curry	59.6	339	66.1	7.1	10.7	1.8	17.9

Farro & Lentil Grain Bowl With Marinated Roasted Red Peppers, Farro & Lentil vs Chicken Pad Thai Kit

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farro & Lent... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Farro & Lentil Grain Bowl With Marinated Roasted Red Peppers, Farro & Lentil	33.5	145	15.9	2.1	4.1	6.9	4.1
Chicken Pad ... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ SAUCES & FROZEN Chicken Pad Thai Kit	61.1	229	47.1	10.0	2.9	2.9	4.3

Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sweet & Sour vs Beef & Lamb With Quinoa & Red Peppers Kebab, Beef; Lamb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sweet & Sour	100.0	151	31.6	12.9	0.9	1.3	3.1
Beef & Lamb ... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Beef & Lamb With Quinoa & Red Peppers Kebab, Beef; Lamb	29.2	132	5.0	1.2	0.6	8.2	5.9

Organic Ancient Grain Fusion, Southwestern vs Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Anci... Food 1 Food 1 • MADE IN NATURE, INC. Organic Ancient Grain Fusion, Southwestern	37.5	93	16.4	1.4	2.9	1.8	3.6
Rice Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Rice	71.2	139	26.4	1.4	1.4	2.4	3.5

Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen vs Nature's Earthly Choice Cauliflower Rice, 8.5 Oz

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
Nature's Ear... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Nature's Earthly Choice Cauliflower Rice, 8.5 Oz	5.9	21	4.2	1.7	1.7	—	1.7

Cauliflower Twist Rice & Cheese Real Veggies In Our Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower Twist vs Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Creamy Tomato Basil Penne, Creamy Tomato Basil Penne

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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Creamy Tomato Basil Penne, Creamy Tomato Basil Penne	77.2	128	21.9	2.6	2.0	2.6	4.1

Patak's, Lentil Curry With Rice, Dal Makhani vs Meatballs In Marinara Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Patak's, Len... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Patak's, Lentil Curry With Rice, Dal Makhani	98.8	120	20.9	1.1	3.2	2.5	3.5
Meatballs In... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Meatballs In Marinara Sauce	13.5	151	8.5	1.9	1.9	8.5	9.4

Paneer Makhani With Cumin Basmati Rice vs Chickpea Cauliflower Blend Riced Veggies, Chickpea Cauliflower Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paneer Makha... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR, INC. Paneer Makhani With Cumin Basmati Rice	80.0	202	19.6	1.8	1.3	12.0	4.0
Chickpea Cau... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Chickpea Cauliflower Blend Riced Veggies, Chickpea Cauliflower Blend	51.7	360	64.0	4.0	10.0	5.0	18.0

Broccoli Au Gratin vs Tikka Masala Meal Kit, Tikka Masala

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Au ... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Broccoli Au Gratin	13.7	136	6.4	2.1	1.4	9.3	6.4
Tikka Masala... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Tikka Masala Meal Kit, Tikka Masala	79.0	358	77.4	13.2	1.9	0.9	5.7

Eat A Bowl Lentils & Rice vs Beef Stew, Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eat A Bowl L... Food 1 Food 1 • CHEF SORAYA Eat A Bowl Lentils & Rice	71.2	352	67.6	2.8	15.5	2.8	16.9
Beef Stew, Beef Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Beef Stew, Beef	37.4	78	8.2	0.8	0.8	2.8	4.7

Artisan Freekeh & Kale Salads, Freekeh & Kale vs Chicken Breast & Dressing With Rib Meat Tender White Meat Chieken With Traditional Dressing And Flavorful Chieken Gravy, Chicken Breast & Dressing

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Artisan Free... Food 1 Food 1 • CONIFER SPECIALTIES INC. Artisan Freekeh & Kale Salads, Freekeh & Kale	29.3	360	72.0	4.0	12.0	—	12.0
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Chicken Breast & Dressing With Rib Meat Tender White Meat Chieken With Traditional Dressing And Flavorful Chieken Gravy, Chicken Breast & Dressing	55.1	97	11.2	1.1	0.7	1.9	8.6

Multigrain Salad With Quinoa, Curry Almond vs Dinty Moore, Noodles & Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Multigrain S... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Multigrain Salad With Quinoa, Curry Almond	89.6	371	72.9	7.1	7.1	4.3	10.0
Dinty Moore,... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Dinty Moore, Noodles & Chicken	37.4	89	9.4	0.9	0.5	4.2	3.8

Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen, Chicken vs Petite Potatoes With Parmesan, Parmesan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen, Chicken	49.4	451	40.9	4.2	2.8	19.7	28.2
Petite Potat... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Petite Potatoes With Parmesan, Parmesan	35.7	80	17.7	1.8	1.8	—	2.7

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dinner Kit, Creamy Tuscan Chicken vs Salmon Atlantic Risotto, Salmon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Tusca... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dinner Kit, Creamy Tuscan Chicken	42.4	319	51.1	6.4	4.3	9.6	10.6
Salmon Atlan... Food 2 Food 2 • MAR VIVO USA Salmon Atlantic Risotto, Salmon	79.1	163	14.8	1.1	0.4	8.5	9.9

Freeze Dried Beef Stroganoff With Noodles, Beef Stroganoff vs Chicken Poppers, Hawaiian Style Barbecue

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freeze Dried... Food 1 Food 1 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Freeze Dried Beef Stroganoff With Noodles, Beef Stroganoff	52.2	456	50.9	5.3	1.8	19.3	19.3
Chicken Popp... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chicken Poppers, Hawaiian Style Barbecue	36.0	235	23.5	2.4	1.2	10.6	17.7

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