Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Brown Rice
Topco Associates, Inc.Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Brown Rice | Original Fla... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 74.0g | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Brown Rice vs Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Brown Rice has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner's extremely high impact (BSI 75.4). Brown Rice contains 34.0g more carbs per serving, Brown Rice provides 1.9g more fiber. Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 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.
Brown Rice
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Brown Rice
Serving size 210.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 70.1g 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 BROWN RICE, WATER.
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 58.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MILK, PALM OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILKFAT, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, DRIED BUTTERMILK, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, GUAR GUM, CHEESE CULTURE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Brown Rice
Minerals
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Food 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: Brown Rice has a BSI of 100.0 while Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a BSI of 75.4. Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 75.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Brown Rice contains 35.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 69.0g per 100g. Brown Rice has 33.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Brown Rice provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner. 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 pizza mixes & other dry dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.