Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chocolate Iced Bow Tie
Whole Grain Penne Pasta
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chocolate Ic... | Whole Grain ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 64.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 3.1g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chocolate Iced Bow Tie
Whole Grain Penne Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
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Chocolate Iced Bow Tie
Serving size 136.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.0g 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:
DONUT (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED [FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR], DATEM, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, EGGS, ENZYMES, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO-AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, WHEY), WATER, SUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: AGAR-AGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, CAROB BEAN GUM, COCOA POWDER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORNSTARCH, GLUCONO DELTA-LACTONE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SULFITES, CHOCOLATE ICING (SUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CARAMEL COLOR, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, COCOA POWDER, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PRESERVATIVES [POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID], SALT, SOY LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM), INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE.
Whole Grain Penne Pasta
Serving size 283.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.9g 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:
TOMATOES(TOMATOES. TOMATO JUICE. SALT. CALCIUM CHLORIDE. CITRIC ACID). COOKED NATURAL' TURKEY MEATBALLS(TURKEY. WATER. OATMEAL. ROMANO CHEESE(PASTEURIZED PART: SKIM MILK. CHEESE CULTURE. SALT, ENZYMES), EGGS, ONIONS. GARLIC. POTATO STARCH. SPICES). COOKED WHOLE GRAIN PASTA(WATER. DURUM WHEAT FLOUR), WATER. RED BELL PEPPERS. CHIHUAHUA CHEESE(PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK. SALT. ENZYMES. CHEESE CULTURES. POTATO STARCH). CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF BASIL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. GARLIC. RED WINE VINEGAR, RICE STARCH. SEASONING(MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE. SOY LECITHIN. XANTHAN GUM. CELLULOSE GUM. CITRIC ACID. SUNFLOWER OIL). SEASONING(NATURAL FLAVOR. POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. YEAST). SPICES. TOMATO PASTE. XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Chocolate Iced Bow Tie
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Ingredient Analysis
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Chocolate Iced Bow Tie
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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: Chocolate Iced Bow Tie, Chocolate Iced has a BSI of 100.0 while Whole Grain Penne Pasta has a BSI of 48.7. Whole Grain Penne Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Whole Grain Penne Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 48.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chocolate Iced Bow Tie, Chocolate Iced contains 47.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Whole Grain Penne Pasta contains 9.9g per 100g. Whole Grain Penne Pasta has 37.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chocolate Iced Bow Tie, Chocolate Iced provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Whole Grain Penne Pasta. 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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