Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli
Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Flav... | Mexican Rice... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 47.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli
Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli
Serving size 65.0 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:
LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), AND FOLIC ACID], VERMICELLI PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR) [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID)], CHICKEN FLAVORED SEASONING {SALT, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), SUGAR, POWDERED CHICKEN FAT AND CHICKEN BROTH [CHICKEN FAT, CHICKEN BROTH AND NATURAL FLAVOR (EXTRACT OF ROSEMARY)], MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION, NATURAL CHICKEN FLAVOR [CHICKEN SKIN, CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH AND NATURAL FLAVOR (EXTRACT OF ROSEMARY)], YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC, PARSLEY, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN, AND COTTONSEED OIL, EXTRACTIVE OF TURMERIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (LESS THAN 2% TO PREVENT CAKING)}.
Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 33.0g 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:
PRECOOKED LONG GRAIN ENRICHED PARBOILED WHITE RICE (RICE ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON [FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE], THIAMINE [THIAMINE MONONITRATE], AND FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN FLAVOR (SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, GRANULATED ONION, CHICKEN FAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT], GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES AND PARSLEY), DEHYDRATED WHOLE CORN KERNELS, DEHYDRATED TOMATO, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, TOMATO POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CUMIN, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED JALAPENO, GRANULATED GARLIC, YELLOW #5, PARSLEY, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), GROUND CHILI PEPPER AND ANNATTO.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli, Chicken has a BSI of 89.9 while Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken has a BSI of 66.7. Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 66.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli, Chicken contains 72.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken contains 77.8g per 100g. Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli, Chicken has 5.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli, Chicken provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.2g in Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken. 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.