Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
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Wise Company, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Creamy Veget... | Cheesy Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 35.0g | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Creamy Vegetable Pasta vs Cheesy Mac: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Cheesy Mac has extremely high impact (BSI 83.1) compared to Creamy Vegetable Pasta's very high impact (BSI 63.7). Cheesy Mac contains 9.0g more carbs per serving, Creamy Vegetable Pasta provides 1.0g more fiber. Creamy Vegetable Pasta 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.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Cheesy Mac
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Nutritional Labels
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Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Serving size 51.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY POWDER, NONDAIRY CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR), DRIED CARROTS, FREEZE-DRIED ZUCCHINI SQUASH AND PEAS, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED ONION, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC AND ANNATTO (COLOR).
Cheesy Mac
Serving size 65.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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:
PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, NONDAIRY CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, CHEESES [GRANULAR AND CHEDDAR {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}], BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), NONDAIRY CREAMER (HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SILICON DIOXIDE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN ([SOY FLOUR, RED 3], SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN [CORN, SOY, WHEAT], BROWN SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKE FLAVORING, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACT), SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, LACTIC ACID POWDER, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO (COLOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
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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: Creamy Vegetable Pasta has a BSI of 63.7 while Cheesy Mac has a BSI of 83.1. Creamy Vegetable Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 63.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta contains 68.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheesy Mac contains 67.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta provides 3.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Cheesy Mac. Creamy Vegetable Pasta provides 2.4g 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 pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.