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Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner
Conagra Brands IncReduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains
Rich Products CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Banquet Chee... | Reduced Sodi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 21.8g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 1.1g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.9g |
| Protein | 10.0g | 11.4g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 12.4g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner vs Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner has very high impact (BSI 71.2) compared to Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains's high impact (BSI 37.7). Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner contains 17.2g more carbs per serving, Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner provides 1.1g more fiber. Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains 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.
Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner
Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains
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Nutritional Labels
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Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner
Serving size 227.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.0g 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 MACARONI (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE[IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, BEEF CRUMBLE (BEEF, SEASONING [FLAVORINGS, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE], TOMATO PASTE( TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID), SALT, SOYBEAN OIL), CLUB CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), SWEET WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ONIONS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, CHEESE [GRANULAR AND BLUE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME}], SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BETA CAROTENE BLEND (SOYBEAN OIL, CORN OIL, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]). CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT.
Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains
Serving size 76.8 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.8g 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:
LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, REDUCED FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, NONFAT MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH*, SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, ENZYME), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED YELLOW CORN FLOUR (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON AS FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CULTURED SKIM MILK, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, GUAR GUM, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), METHYLCELLULOSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, SPICES, SUGAR, WHEY POWDER, YEAST. *INGREDIENT NOT IN REGULAR MOZZARELLA CHEESE
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: Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner has a BSI of 71.2 while Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains has a BSI of 37.7. Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner contains 17.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains contains 28.4g per 100g. Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner has 11.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Banquet Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.5g in Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains. Reduced Sodium Cheese Sticks Made With Whole Grains provides 1.2g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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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