Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken
Duke Sandwich Productions, Inc.Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad
Hans Kissle Co., Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Classic Ranc... | Buffalo Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 2.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken vs Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad has high impact (BSI 44.4) compared to Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken's minimal impact (BSI 3.8). Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad contains 22.0g more carbs per serving. Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken 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.
Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken
Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad
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Nutritional Labels
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Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
FULLY COOKED DICED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SEA SALT), DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, WATER, EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SEASONING [SALT, DRIED ONION, MODIFIED CORN AND TAPIOCA STARCH, SUGAR, DRIED GARLIC, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, DEXTROSE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, GUAR GUM, DISODIUM INOSINATE & GUANYLATE, CALCIUM STEARATE], CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICES, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME, SALT, NISIN PREPARATION, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, XANTHAN GUM, GUM ACACIA BLACK PEPPER POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], DRIED DILL), CELERY.
Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad
Serving size 135.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.1g 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, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN MEAT, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE [FROM CONCENTRATE], OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [USED TO PROTECT QUALITY]), BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, EGG YOLKS, SALT, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, ONION, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CARAMEL COLOR, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, ANCHOVIES, TAMARIND, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA), HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), SOYBEAN OIL, HONEY, CARROTS, WATER, RED PEPPERS, SCALLIONS, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, NISIN PREPARATION [SODIUM CHLORIDE, NISIN PREPARATION], EGG WHITE LYSOZYME), SALT, DIJON MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES), SPICES, XANTHAN AND GUAR GUM (STANDARDIZED WITH DEXTROSE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken 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: Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken has a BSI of 3.8 while Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad has a BSI of 44.4. Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken contains 3.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad contains 17.8g per 100g. Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken has 14.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad. 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.