Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Baked Macaro... | Portabella B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 13.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
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Nutritional Labels
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Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
MACARONI PASTA (WATER, ELBOW MACARONI [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, B VITAMINS {NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}], OIL BLEND [EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CANOLA OIL]), CHEESE SAUCE (MILK [MILK, VITAMIN D3], WATER, SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK FAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL {COLOR}, POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}], CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR, POWDERED CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}], EGGS [WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID, WATER], FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT), TOPPING (SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK FAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL {COLOR}, POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}], CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR, POWDERED CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}]).
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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:
PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, WATER, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT), SPICES, EGG WHITE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Baked Macaroni And Cheese
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Baked Macaroni And Cheese
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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: Baked Macaroni And Cheese has a BSI of 23.3 while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has a BSI of 53.1. Baked Macaroni And Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Baked Macaroni And Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 23.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Baked Macaroni And Cheese contains 11.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella contains 19.7g per 100g. Baked Macaroni And Cheese has 8.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Baked Macaroni And Cheese provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the other deli category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.