Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Parmesan With Linguine
Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Parm... | Baked Macaro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 22.0g | 36.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 17.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken Parmesan With Linguine
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Parmesan With Linguine
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
SAUCE (TOMATOES, TOMATO SAUCE [TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, RED BELL PEPPER POWDER, DEXTROSE, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORING], WATER, TOMATO PASTE, ONION, SUGAR, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE [DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVORS], BASIL, BLACK PEPPER, THYME), PASTA (WATER, [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET (CHICKEN [BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], BREAD CRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT], SOYBEAN OIL, BATTER [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN]), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH & POWDERED CELLULOSE {TO PREVENT CAKING}, NATAMYCIN {MOLD INHIBITOR}]), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, AND ENZYMES), CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.
Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Serving size 190.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.9g 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:
MACARONI (SEMOLINA, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO FOR COLOR, POTATO STARCH AND CELLULOSE POWDER, NATAMYCIN), PROCESSED CHEESE PRODUCT (NONFAT MILK AND MILKFAT, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, APOCAROTENAL AND ANNATTO FOR COLOR), WATER, PANKO BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT), BUTTER, CORNSTARCH, SALT, ONION POWDER, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, CAYENNE PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Parmesan With Linguine has a BSI of 40.9 while Baked Macaroni And Cheese has a BSI of 65.5. Chicken Parmesan With Linguine has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Parmesan With Linguine appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Parmesan With Linguine contains 15.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Baked Macaroni And Cheese contains 19.0g per 100g. Chicken Parmesan With Linguine has 3.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Parmesan With Linguine provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Baked Macaroni And Cheese. 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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