Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese
Cole's Quality Foods, Inc.Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese
Harris Teeter Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cole's, Pret... | Mac & Cheese... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese vs Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese comparison: Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese has a very high blood sugar impact (BSI 51.4) while Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese has high impact (BSI 44.3). Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese contains 4.0g more carbs per serving. Consider Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese for better blood sugar control.
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.
Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese
Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese
Serving size 68.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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:
DOUGH INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SUGAR, SALT, DRIED YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN OIL, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, ENZYMES, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE. CHEESE FILLING INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED PROCESS NACHO CHEESE BLEND (PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE BLEND [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR). TOPPING INGREDIENTS: INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WATER. SALT PACKET INGREDIENTS: SALT.
Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese
Serving size 85.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA [DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), MILK (MILK, VITAMIN D), PANKO (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS [GUAR GUM AND CAROB BEAN GUM]), ONION, CANOLA OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, EGGS, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GOUDA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]), SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM), GARLIC, CORNSTARCH, DIJON MUSTARD (WATER, MUSTARD SEEDS, VINEGAR, SALT), SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, AND GARLIC POWDER), CAYENNE PEPPER, GROUND NUTMEG, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese 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: Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese has a BSI of 44.3 while Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese has a BSI of 51.4. Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese contains 35.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese contains 32.9g per 100g. Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & Cheese has 2.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cole's, Pretzel Sticks Filled With Pub Cheese provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Mac & Cheese Bites, Mac & 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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