Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Dirty Rice Dinner Mix
Tony Chachere's Creole Foods Of Opelousas, Inc.Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice
Uncle Ben's Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Dirty Rice D... | Original Rec... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Dirty Rice Dinner Mix vs Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice has extremely high impact (BSI 80.1) compared to Dirty Rice Dinner Mix's very high impact (BSI 62.8). Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice contains 9.0g more carbs per serving. Dirty Rice Dinner Mix 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.
Dirty Rice Dinner Mix
Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Dirty Rice Dinner Mix
Serving size 46.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 31.0g 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:
PARBOILED WHITE RICE (ENRICHED WITH FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE {IRON}, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE), DEHYDRATED ONION, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED BELL PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING), WORCESTERSHIRE POWDER (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MOLASSES POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING), CHILI POWDER.
Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 40.0g 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:
ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE [LONG GRAIN RICE, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), FOLATE (FOLIC ACID)], WILD RICE, SEASONING BLEND [HYDROLYZED SOY/ CORN/ WHEAT PROTEIN; ONION*; AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT; PARSLEY*; SUGAR; SPINACH*; GARLIC POWDER; SALT; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; TORULA YEAST; SPICES; CELERY*; NATURAL FLAVORS; ONION POWDER; HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN; CITRIC ACID; NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR; TOMATO*; CARROTS*; TURMERIC (COLOR); EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA (COLOR)], *DRIED
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Dirty Rice Dinner Mix has a BSI of 62.8 while Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice has a BSI of 80.1. Dirty Rice Dinner Mix has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Dirty Rice Dinner Mix appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 62.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Dirty Rice Dinner Mix contains 71.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice contains 73.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Dirty Rice Dinner Mix provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice. 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 flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.