Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix
Three Cheese Hamburger Helper
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Betty Crocke... | Three Cheese... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 47.8g | 25.1g |
| Sugars | 24.9g | 4.5g |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 2.2g | 3.4g |
| Fat | 4.6g | 0.6g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix
Three Cheese Hamburger Helper
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Nutritional Labels
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Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix
Serving size 61.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.4g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED BLUEBERRY BITS (DEXTROSE, PALM OIL, CORN FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE LAKE 2, RED LAKE 40), PALM OIL, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DATEM, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK.
Three Cheese Hamburger Helper
Serving size 34.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.7g 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:
ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED WHEY, CORN STARCH, SALT, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), LACTIC ACID, WHEY, CALCIUM LACTATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), COLOR (ANNATTO & TURMERIC EXTRACT), PALM OIL (PALM OIL, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), NONFAT MILK, MONOGLYCERIDES, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT). DRIED
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix Tags
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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: Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix has a BSI of 92.8 while Three Cheese Hamburger Helper has a BSI of 47.3. Three Cheese Hamburger Helper has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Three Cheese Hamburger Helper appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 47.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix contains 78.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Three Cheese Hamburger Helper contains 73.9g per 100g. Three Cheese Hamburger Helper has 4.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.7g in Three Cheese Hamburger Helper. Three Cheese Hamburger Helper provides 1.8g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the baking/cooking mixes/supplies category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.