Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Salad
B. Robert's Foods, Inc.Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni
Bj's Wholesale Club / Corporate BrandsComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Salad | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 7.0g | 63.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 17.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 30.0g | 24.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Chicken Salad vs Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Chicken Salad's low impact (BSI 13.0). Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni contains 56.0g more carbs per serving, Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni provides 2.0g more fiber. Chicken Salad is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Chicken Salad
Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Salad
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
CHICKEN BREAST (CONTAINS WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, WATER, EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED AND CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, SPICE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR), PICKLES (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, WATER, RED BELL PEPPER, SALT, 0.1% SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ALUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80, YELLOW 5, MALTOL), CELERY, PIMIENTOS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), CULTURED DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC SALT (SALT GARLIC, CALCIUM STEARATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, GUM ARABIC, GARLIC OIL), BLACK PEPPER.
Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni
Serving size 140.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 51.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, EGG YOLK, WHOLE EGG, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [FOR COLOR], CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), RELISH (FRESH CUCUMBERS, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM), WATER, RED PEPPERS, SUGAR, GREEN PEPPERS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEHYDRATED ONION, EGGS, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, MUSTARD BRAN, TURMERIC, GARLIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, ONION), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), SOYBEAN OIL, WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAN AND GUAR GUM (STANDARDIZED WITH DEXTROSE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 Salad has a BSI of 13.0 while Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni has a BSI of 100.0. Chicken Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 13.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Salad contains 6.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni contains 45.0g per 100g. Chicken Salad has 38.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Salad provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni. Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni provides 1.4g 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.