Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken & Broccoli Rice
Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken & Br... | Four Cheesy ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 45.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken & Broccoli Rice
Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Chicken & Broccoli Rice
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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 PARBOILED RICE, LONG GRAIN RICE, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), FOLATE (FOLIC ACID)]; WHOLE GRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE; SEASONING BLEND [CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, BROCCOLI*, ONION*, CARROTS*, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT+++*, BROCCOLI POWDER, SPICES, TURMERIC (COLOR), SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS].
Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese
Serving size 66.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.0g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR, SWISS, MONTEREY JACK, AND PARMESAN CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]), CANOLA OIL, SALT, CORNSTARCH, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), SILICON DIOXIDE, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), GUAR GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Chicken & Broccoli Rice
Vitamins
Minerals
Four Cheesy Flavor Mac...
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Chicken & Broccoli Rice
Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N C...
Food Tags
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Chicken & Broccoli Rice 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: Chicken & Broccoli Rice has a BSI of 78.3 while Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese, Four Cheesy has a BSI of 83.2. Chicken & Broccoli Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken & Broccoli Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 78.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken & Broccoli Rice contains 73.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese, Four Cheesy contains 68.2g per 100g. Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese, Four Cheesy has 5.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken & Broccoli Rice provides 3.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.0g in Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese, Four Cheesy. 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 flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.