Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini
Cheese Tortellini
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Bronze Cut P... | Cheese Torte... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini
Cheese Tortellini
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 41.0g 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:
ORGANIC DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA.
Cheese Tortellini
Serving size 125.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.0g 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:
ENRICHED DURUM FLOUR (DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, WHOLE MILK, CREAM, VINEGAR, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YEAST), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, EGGS, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S AND/OR COW'S MILK, RENNET, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Bronze Cut Pasta, Buca...
Minerals
Cheese Tortellini
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Cheese Tortellini
Food Tags
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Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini Tags
Cheese Tortellini Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini has a BSI of 83.7 while Cheese Tortellini, Cheese has a BSI of 82.2. Cheese Tortellini, Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Tortellini, Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 82.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini contains 78.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Tortellini, Cheese contains 35.2g per 100g. Cheese Tortellini, Cheese has 43.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Bronze Cut Pasta, Bucatini provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Cheese Tortellini, Cheese. 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 pasta by shape & type category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.