Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken
Delhaize America, Inc.Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional
The Kroger Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Buffalo Styl... | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 24.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken vs Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional has very high impact (BSI 60.3) compared to Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken's moderate impact (BSI 28.6). Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional contains 17.0g more carbs per serving, Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional provides 1.0g more fiber. Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken 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.
Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken
Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional
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Nutritional Labels
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Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken
Serving size 121.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
RADIATORE PASTA (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, SPICE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA), HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), COOKED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, CANOLA OIL, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED PASTEURIZED LIGHT CREAM, NONFAT MILK, ENZYME), CARROTS, CELERY, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES (BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], NATAMYCIN TO PROTECT FLAVOR), DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPERS, SPICES, HONEY, SUGAR, MUSTARD (WATER, MUSTARD SEED, VINEGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM METABISULATE [AS PRESERVATIVE]), MALTODEXTRIN, SEA SALT, CULTURED SUGAR, DRIED YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT, AUTOLYZED YEAST, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, ANNATTO (SOYBEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT), GARLIC POWDER, NISIN PREPARATION (NISIN, SALT).
Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 21.0g 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 MACARONI (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT [WHEAT, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), SALAD DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SUGAR, VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MUSTARD FLOUR, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), WATER, SUGAR, CARROTS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BELL PEPPERS (BELL PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), CELERY, PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, ALUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80, TURMERIC), ONIONS, SALT, WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, MUSTARD FLOUR, CELERY SEED, SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken has a BSI of 28.6 while Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional has a BSI of 60.3. Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken contains 13.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional contains 23.6g per 100g. Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken has 10.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad, Buffalo Style Chicken provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional. 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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