Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack
Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheddar Chee... | Annie's Clas... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 49.8g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 6.3g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.1g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 3.8g |
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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Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack
Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack
Serving size 27.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEY, SALT, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, ONION*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR) , PALM OIL, GARLIC*, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLACK PEPPER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), NATURAL FLAVOR.*DRIED
Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta
Serving size 71.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.4g 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:
INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC PASTA (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), WHEY, CULTURED CREAM, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), DRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), SALT, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (FOR ANTICAKING), NONFAT MILK, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack 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: Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack has a BSI of 37.1 while Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta has a BSI of 90.6. Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack contains 74.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta contains 70.1g per 100g. Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta has 4.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack provides 3.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese With Organic Pasta. 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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