Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Carbonara Penne Pasta
Italian Pizza Crust
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Carbonara Pe... | Italian Pizz... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 80.0g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 22.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 38.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Carbonara Penne Pasta
Italian Pizza Crust
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Carbonara Penne Pasta
Serving size 300.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 69.9g 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 PASTA: (PASTA -DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA-, WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, VEGETABLE FIBER, SALT, ACIDITY REGULATOR: LACTIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITINE, FLAVOURING). CARBONARA SAUCE:(CREAM (CREAM AND LESS THEN 2% OF CARRAGEENAN, MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE, GUM, PLYSORBATE 80)), WATER, PANCETTA 4% (PORK, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SPICES, SODIUM NITRITE, GARLIC), EGGS (WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID (TO PRESERVE COLOR) 2%, GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIMMED PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, FLAVOURING).
Italian Pizza Crust
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 19.0g 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:
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, PALM OIL, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, MILK CASEIN, SALT, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES), SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID), MOLASSES, FUMARIC ACID, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY, MONOGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, ARTIFICIAL COLOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Carbonara Penne Pasta
Minerals
Italian Pizza Crust
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Carbonara Penne Pasta
Italian Pizza Crust
Food Tags
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Carbonara Penne Pasta 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: Carbonara Penne Pasta, Carbonara has a BSI of 100.0 while Italian Pizza Crust has a BSI of 40.6. Italian Pizza Crust has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Italian Pizza Crust appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Carbonara Penne Pasta, Carbonara contains 26.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Italian Pizza Crust contains 43.9g per 100g. Carbonara Penne Pasta, Carbonara has 17.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Carbonara Penne Pasta, Carbonara provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.0g in Italian Pizza Crust. Italian Pizza Crust provides 5.3g 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.
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.