Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sundried Tom...
Food 1
Food 1
• BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC.
Sundried Tomato Basil Complete Protein Pasta, Penne
|
91g | 100.0 | 352 | 65.9 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 18.7 |
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Cheddar Maca...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
|
70g | 93.1 | 357 | 71.4 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 12.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macaroni & M...
Food 1
Food 1
• DANONE US, LLC
Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese Protein Mac
|
71g | 84.3 | 380 | 64.8 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 16.9 |
|
Chicken & Br...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIDL
Chicken & Broccoli Pasta & Seasoning Mix Supreme Skillet Dinner
|
84g | 82.9 | 333 | 53.6 | 8.3 | 2.4 | 9.5 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Red Lentil S...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Red Lentil Spirals With Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Gluten Free Vegan Pasta & Sauce, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin
|
52g | 100.0 | 346 | 63.5 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 21.2 |
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Spirals & Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• SHURFINE
Spirals & Cheese Dinner
|
70g | 95.5 | 357 | 71.4 | 12.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 11.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fast Mac And...
Food 1
Food 1
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Fast Mac And Cheese Flavored Enriched Macaroni And Cheese Bowl
|
58g | 75.5 | 379 | 69.0 | 10.3 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 12.1 |
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Gluten Free ...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCILHENNY COMPANY
Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar
|
70g | 63.1 | 214 | 45.7 | 5.7 | — | 1.4 | 5.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lasagna Enri...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Lasagna Enriched Macaroni Product Pasta Cup
|
61g | 100.0 | 377 | 72.1 | 14.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 11.5 |
|
Deluxe Shell...
Food 2
Food 2
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Deluxe Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original
|
112g | 96.3 | 330 | 46.4 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skillet Dinn...
Food 1
Food 1
• WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
Skillet Dinner Classic Beef Pasta
|
31g | 41.2 | 355 | 71.0 | 6.5 | 3.2 | — | 9.7 |
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Cheddar Chee...
Food 2
Food 2
• BRANDABLE INC
Cheddar Cheese Flavor Mac & Cheese
|
58g | 67.1 | 362 | 65.5 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 19.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quick N' Che...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Quick N' Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese Cup
|
58g | 75.5 | 379 | 70.7 | 15.5 | 3.4 | 6.0 | 12.1 |
|
Beef Pasta &...
Food 2
Food 2
• NASH FINCH COMPANY
Beef Pasta & Seasoned Beef Sauce Mix Skillet Dinner
|
32g | 41.0 | 344 | 68.8 | — | 3.1 | — | 12.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scampi Pasta...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZATARAIN'S INC.
Scampi Pasta Dinner Mix
|
29g | 38.8 | 379 | 72.4 | — | 3.4 | 1.7 | 13.8 |
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Cheddar Hava...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Cheddar Havarti Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Seasoned With Garlic And Chives, Topped With Toasted Breadcrumbs
|
85g | 70.9 | 329 | 44.7 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gluten Free ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC
Gluten Free Vegan Mac & Cheese, Cheddar
|
70g | 94.6 | 371 | 74.3 | — | 5.7 | 2.1 | 5.7 |
|
Roundy's, La...
Food 2
Food 2
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Roundy's, Lasagna Skillet Dinner
|
35g | 46.8 | 343 | 71.4 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 11.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macaroni & C...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Macaroni & Cheddar Cheese
|
71g | 97.2 | 366 | 70.4 | 4.2 | — | 3.5 | 11.3 |
|
Lowes Foods,...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Lowes Foods, Deluxe Shells & Cheese
|
113g | 96.2 | 327 | 46.0 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bacon Creamy...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Bacon Creamy Cheese Sauce With Shell Pasta & Real Bacon Pieces
|
112g | 84.1 | 321 | 40.2 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
|
Comfort Clas...
Food 2
Food 2
• HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Comfort Classics, Noodles & Beef With Carrots And Peas In A Savory Sauce, Noodles & Beef
|
213g | 45.7 | 70 | 12.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 3.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macaroni & C...
Food 1
Food 1
• RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC.
Macaroni & Cheese
|
340g | 86.3 | 112 | 13.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 4.1 | 5.6 |
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Organic Maca...
Food 2
Food 2
• HERITAGE HEALTH FOOD, INC.
Organic Macaroni Casserole
|
37g | 49.0 | 365 | 73.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 8.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Swift Mac Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Swift Mac Macaroni & Cheese Cups
|
58g | 75.6 | 397 | 70.7 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 6.9 | 10.3 |
|
Skillet Clas...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Skillet Classics, Lasagna Pasta And Tomato Sauce Mix, Lasagna
|
34g | 41.0 | 353 | 67.7 | 11.8 | 5.9 | — | 11.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Teriyaki Whi...
Food 1
Food 1
• BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC.
Teriyaki White Bean Broccoli Noodles With Teriyaki Sauce & Sesame 5 Spice Seasoning
|
79g | 92.8 | 354 | 69.6 | 12.7 | 8.9 | 1.9 | 15.2 |
|
Mac & Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• RALEY'S
Mac & Cheese With Sun Dried Tomatoes & Mascarpone Cheese
|
74g | 100.0 | 378 | 62.2 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 6.8 | 12.2 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Three Cheese...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Three Cheese With Mini Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
|
70g | 100.0 | 371 | 72.9 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 12.9 |
|
Quick Mac, M...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Quick Mac, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Macaroni & Cheese
|
61g | 73.1 | 377 | 63.9 | 9.8 | 1.6 | 8.2 | 13.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shells & Cheese
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Shells & Cheese
|
84g | 100.0 | 357 | 70.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
|
Shells & 3 C...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS
Shells & 3 Cheese Dinner, Mac & Cheese
|
70g | 91.0 | 357 | 68.6 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Creamy Cajun...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZATARAIN'S INC.
Creamy Cajun Style Pasta Seasoned Grilled White Chicken And Rotini Pasta In A Savory, Creamy, Cajun Style Sauce
|
297g | 89.8 | 141 | 16.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 5.4 | 7.1 |
|
Homestyle Ma...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
|
70g | 100.0 | 429 | 70.0 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild Kickin'...
Food 1
Food 1
• FREAK FLAG FOODS
Mild Kickin' Kale Cheddar Mac & Freak
|
70g | 92.9 | 371 | 71.4 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 14.3 |
|
Pasta Salad,...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Pasta Salad, Creamy Italian Style
|
51g | 68.2 | 373 | 72.6 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 11.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shells & Whi...
Food 1
Food 1
• BRANDLESS, INC
Shells & White Cheddar
|
71g | 99.2 | 366 | 71.8 | 5.6 | — | 3.5 | 11.3 |
|
Three Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Three Cheese Shells & Cheese Dinner
|
70g | 91.0 | 357 | 68.6 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shells & Che...
Food 1
Food 1
• PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS
Shells & Cheese Sauce Dinner
|
68g | 59.6 | 324 | 47.1 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 10.3 |
|
Mac'n Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE PASTA SHOPPE, LLC
Mac'n Cheese Pasta Ruffles
|
85g | 100.0 | 365 | 71.8 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 11.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Rocket Fuel 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.