Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Buffalo Maca... | Quinoa & Bro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 225.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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 ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, ELBOW MACARONI (SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)), WATER, DAIRY BLEND (MILK BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOGLYCERIDES), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MILKFAT, SALT, SODIUM-ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR)), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), CARRAGEENAN), BUFFALO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN), MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN (SOY), VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTERMILK RANCH SEASONING (SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, SWEET WHEY, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, PALM OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CULTURED WHEY, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, WHOLE MILK POWDER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CASEINATE, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CALCIUM LACTATE, AND SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING), PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
Serving size 152.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 45.0g 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:
WATER, PARBOILED BROWN RICE, QUINOA, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PEPPERCORNS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo has a BSI of 62.9 while Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has a BSI of 90.7. Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 62.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo contains 15.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs contains 32.2g per 100g. Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo has 17.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs. Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs provides 1.1g 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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