Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Breaded Mozz... | Annie's Delu... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.7g | 36.3g |
| Sugars | 1.8g | 3.9g |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.5g |
| Protein | 13.2g | 8.6g |
| Fat | 7.6g | 6.3g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count
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Nutritional Labels
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Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Serving size 79.2 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.7g 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:
REDUCED FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE WITH ADDED VITAMIN D (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, NONFAT MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH*, SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, ENZYME), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, ONION POWDER, YEAST, METHYLCELLULOSE, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SUGAR, SPICE. *INGREDIENT NOT IN REGULAR MOZZARELLA CHEESE
Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count
Serving size 73.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.9g 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:
ORGANIC PASTA (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), CREAM, ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC NONFAT MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks 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: Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks has a BSI of 37.0 while Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count has a BSI of 67.1. Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks contains 27.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count contains 49.7g per 100g. Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks has 22.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks provides 2.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count. 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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