What are Entrees, Sides & Small Meals?

Entrees, Sides & Small Meals are ready-to-eat meals and side dishes with varying combinations of protein, carbs, and vegetables. There are 1,363 foods in this category in our database, helping you identify options that fit this food group.

How do Entrees, Sides & Small Meals affect blood sugar levels?

Entrees, Sides & Small Meals are characterized by complete meals with mixed macronutrients affecting blood sugar. The blood sugar impact of this food category depends on the specific nutritional composition of individual foods within the category.

Why choose Entrees, Sides & Small Meals for diabetes management?

Entrees, Sides & Small Meals offer specific benefits including balanced nutrition, convenience, portion control, variety. Each food category offers unique nutritional benefits that can support overall health and diabetes management when chosen wisely.

How can I incorporate Entrees, Sides & Small Meals into my diabetic meal plan?

Popular options in this category include Grilled Chicken Salad, Vegetable Medley, Protein Bowl. Work with a registered dietitian to determine how foods in this category can best fit into your personalized diabetes meal plan.

Are there any considerations for diabetics when eating Entrees, Sides & Small Meals?

Always consult with your healthcare team about how different food categories fit into your individual diabetes management plan.

Where can I find the full list of Entrees, Sides & Small Meals on Badlow?

You can explore all Entrees, Sides & Small Meals by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🍽️ Entrees, Sides & Small Meals | Diabetic Food Analysis & Blood Sugar Impact

Discover 1,363 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals—characterized by complete meals with mixed macronutrients affecting blood sugar—to help you manage blood sugar, compare nutritional impact side-by-side, and eat smarter with Badlow.

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Garlic Flavor... Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter; Garlic Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter; Garlic THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter;... Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter; Garlic Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter; Garlic	61.0g	77.45	230	42.0g	2.0g	2.0g	3.5g	7.0g
Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter; Garlic Brand: PASTA RONI Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 61.0g BSI 77.45 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CAMANCHACA INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter Garlic Sauce Mu... Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels CAMANCHACA INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels	454.0g	9.86	259	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	15.0g
Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels Brand: PIER 33 GOURMET Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 454.0g BSI 9.86 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 20.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Complete... Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Pot... Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb	28.0g	37.04	110	20.0g	3.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Brand: BEST CHOICE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 37.04 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Instant ... Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes... Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb	28.0g	37.04	110	20.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Brand: FOOD CLUB Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 37.04 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Mashed P... Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes	22.0g	27.22	80	15.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes Brand: PRICE RITE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 22.0g BSI 27.22 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Mashed P... Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter... Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb	25.0g	34.99	100	19.0g	1.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb Brand: BETTY CROCKER Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 25.0g BSI 34.99 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Mashed P... Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Butter, Parsley & Oregano, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Butter, Parsley & Oregano, Butter & Herb SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Bu... Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Butter, Parsley & Oregano, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Butter, Parsley & Oregano, Butter & Herb	28.0g	37.04	110	20.0g	3.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Butter, Parsley & Oregano, Butter & Herb Brand: SCHNUCKS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 37.04 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Real Mas... Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Se... Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb	28.0g	37.04	110	20.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb Brand: HY-VEE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 37.04 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter Instant Mashed ... Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes	28.0g	39.09	110	21.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes Brand: SHURFINE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 39.09 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttermilk & Sour Crea... Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk & Sour Cream Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk & Sour Cream RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potato... Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk & Sour Cream Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk & Sour Cream	124.0g	35.6	14	20.0g	1.0g	2.0g	6.0g	3.0g
Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk & Sour Cream Brand: RESER'S FINE FOODS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 124.0g BSI 35.6 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RIVIANA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Sea Salt Jasm... Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butter; Sea Salt Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butter; Sea Salt RIVIANA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butte... Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butter; Sea Salt Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butter; Sea Salt	125.0g	89.15	230	47.0g	0.0g	2.0g	2.5g	4.0g
Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butter; Sea Salt Brand: MINUTE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 125.0g BSI 89.15 Carbs 47.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Garlic Mashed ... Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Garlic Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Garlic HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Butte... Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Garlic Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Garlic	241.0g	55.35	260	28.0g	2.0g	0.0g	15.0g	3.0g
Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Garlic Brand: HORMEL Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 241.0g BSI 55.35 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Homestyle Mash... Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl	28.0g	36.93	110	20.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl Brand: IDAHOAN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 36.93 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Homestyle Mash... Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes	340.0g	53.72	170	29.0g	2.0g	2.0g	4.5g	3.0g
Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Brand: IDAHOAN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 340.0g BSI 53.72 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Homestyle Real... Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter, Buttery Homestyle Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter, Buttery Homestyle HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoe... Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter, Buttery Homestyle Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter, Buttery Homestyle	28.0g	39.09	110	21.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter, Buttery Homestyle Brand: HY-VEE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 39.09 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SAFEWAY, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Mashed Potatoe... Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter SAFEWAY, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter	27.0g	32.84	110	18.0g	1.0g	1.0g	3.5g	2.0g
Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter Brand: SIGNATURE KITCHENS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 27.0g BSI 32.84 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Mashed Potatoe... Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery TARGET STORES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery	28.0g	35.03	110	20.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Brand: MARKET PANTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 35.03 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Roasted Garlic... Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag	140.0g	37.73	130	21.0g	2.0g	2.0g	4.5g	3.0g
Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Brand: GREEN GIANT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 37.73 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	M & J ENTERPRISES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Caf Mocha Oat Bites, C... Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha M & J ENTERPRISES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha	46.0g	42.16	180	25.0g	8.0g	3.0g	9.0g	3.0g
Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha Brand: SCHOOL SAFE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 46.0g BSI 42.16 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ZATARAIN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Cajun Brown Rice Seaso... Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice With Traditional Louisiana Herbs And Spices Big Easy Heat & Serve Rice, Cajun Brown Rice Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice With Traditional Louisiana Herbs And Spices Big Easy Heat & Serve Rice, Cajun Brown Rice ZATARAIN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice ... Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice With Traditional Louisiana Herbs And Spices Big Easy Heat & Serve Rice, Cajun Brown Rice Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice With Traditional Louisiana Herbs And Spices Big Easy Heat & Serve Rice, Cajun Brown Rice	140.0g	81.13	230	43.0g	1.0g	2.0g	4.0g	5.0g
Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice With Traditional Louisiana Herbs And Spices Big Easy Heat & Serve Rice, Cajun Brown Rice Brand: ZATARAIN'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 81.13 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 5.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management

🍽️ Entrees, Sides & Small Meals | Diabetic Food Analysis & Blood Sugar Impact

Butter & Garlic Flavor Pasta, Butter; Garlic

Butter Garlic Sauce Mussels

Butter & Herb Complete Mix Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb

Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb

Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes

Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb

Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes With Butter, Parsley & Oregano, Butter & Herb

Butter & Herb Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb

Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk & Sour Cream

Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice, Butter; Sea Salt

Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Garlic

Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl

Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

Buttery Homestyle Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter, Buttery Homestyle

Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Butter

Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Buttery

Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag

Caf Mocha Oat Bites, Caf Mocha

Cajun Brown Rice Seasoned Brown Rice With Traditional Louisiana Herbs And Spices Big Easy Heat & Serve Rice, Cajun Brown Rice