Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar
Hans Kissle Co., Inc.Seafood Cocktail
Papa John's Salads & ProduceComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Caesar Pasta... | Seafood Cock... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 50.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 31.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar vs Seafood Cocktail: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar has extremely high impact (BSI 91.2) compared to Seafood Cocktail's low impact (BSI 9.9). Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar contains 44.0g more carbs per serving, Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar provides 1.0g more fiber. Seafood Cocktail 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.
Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar
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Nutritional Labels
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Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 44.0g 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 (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CAESAR DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], VINEGAR, LIQUID SUGAR [SUGAR, WATER], ANCHOVY PASTE [CURED ANCHOVIES, SALT, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR AND WATER], GARLIC, SPICES, SALT, XANTHAN GUM), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, EGG YOLK, WHOLE EGG, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA {FOR COLOR}, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), SCALLIONS, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED PEPPERS, ONIONS, CELERY, CONTAINS LOSS THAN 2% OF BLACK PEPPER, CRYSTALLIZED LEMON CRYSTALLIZED LEMON (CITRIC ACID, LEMON OIL, LEMON JUICE), GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% PHOSPHORIC ACID), POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE].
Seafood Cocktail
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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:
TOMATOES, SHRIMP (FARM RAISED SHRIMP, SALT, AND SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (RETAIN NATURAL MOISTURE ONLY)), IMITATION CRABMEAT (FISH PROTEIN (POLLOCK, COD, AND/OR PACIFIC WHITING) WATER, WHEAT STARCH, EGG WHITE, POTATO STARCH, SORBITOL, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, NATURAL CRAB CONCENTRATE& ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, RICE WINE (WATER, SUGAR, ALCOHOL, RICE, SALT), CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, HYDROLYZED CORN, SOY & WHEAT PROTEIN, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE & GUANYLATE, CARMINE, COLOR ADDED), RED ONION, CUCUMBER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE (FILTERED WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM BISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), LEMON OIL), JALAPENO PEPPERS, LIME JUICE (100% LIME JUICE), CLAMATO (WATER, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, ONION POWDER, ASCORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN COLOR), GARLIC POWDER, DRIED CLAM BROTH, VINEGAR, RED 40), HORSERADISH (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, PARSNIPS, HORSERADISH, SALT, SUGAR, FLAVORING, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NATURAL MINERAL FOR COLOR)), CILANTRO, SALT, BLACK PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar has a BSI of 91.2 while Seafood Cocktail has a BSI of 9.9. Seafood Cocktail has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Seafood Cocktail appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 9.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar contains 35.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Seafood Cocktail contains 6.0g per 100g. Seafood Cocktail has 29.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Caesar Pasta Salad, Caesar provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.0g in Seafood Cocktail. 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.