Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chipotle Bow... | Buffalo Maca... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 10.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 18.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans
Serving size 285.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 30.0g 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:
WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, BROWN RICE, TOMATO, CHIPOTLE PASTE (PEPPER PUREE, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, SMOKE FLAVOR), BLACK BEAN, BELL PEPPER, SWEET CORN, ONION, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, CHILI, LEMON JUICE, YEAST EXTRACT.
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 225.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, ELBOW MACARONI (SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)), WATER, DAIRY BLEND (MILK BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOGLYCERIDES), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MILKFAT, SALT, SODIUM-ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR)), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), CARRAGEENAN), BUFFALO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN), MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN (SOY), VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTERMILK RANCH SEASONING (SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, SWEET WHEY, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, PALM OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CULTURED WHEY, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, WHOLE MILK POWDER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CASEINATE, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CALCIUM LACTATE, AND SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING), PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese
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: Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans, Chipotle has a BSI of 69.2 while Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo has a BSI of 62.9. Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 62.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans, Chipotle contains 15.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo contains 15.1g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans, Chipotle provides 3.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo. Chipotle Bowl With Black Beans, Chipotle provides 2.6g 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 entrees, sides & small meals category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.