Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
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
Société Des Produits Nestlé S.A.Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.
Conagra Brands, IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | A Classic Me... | Chef Boyarde... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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 vs Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. has very high impact (BSI 74.8) compared to 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's very high impact (BSI 56.9). Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. contains 11.0g more carbs per serving, Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. provides 2.1g more fiber. 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 is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
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
Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.
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Nutritional Labels
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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
Serving size 225.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
BLANCHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, SEMOLINA, DRIED EGG WHITES), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM SALT, WHEY, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE.
Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.
Serving size 247.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
COOKED PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MEATBALLS (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, PORK, BEEF, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR], BREADER [ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR {BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, DURUM FLOUR, LEAVENING {SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE}, YEAST], SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, DRIED ONION, CRUSHED GARLIC, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE {PRESERVATIVE}], CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, FLAVORINGS, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID), WATER, DICED TOMATOES WITH JUICE, LESS THAN 2% OF: SUGAR, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, BEEF TALLOW (BHT AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR), FLAVORINGS, CITRIC ACID. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: 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 has a BSI of 56.9 while Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. has a BSI of 74.8. 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 has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
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 appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
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 contains 13.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. contains 16.6g per 100g. 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 has 3.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
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 provides 0.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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