Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables
Goya Foods, Inc.Rice & Sauce, Chicken
Mcilhenny CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Fiesta Rice ... | Rice & Sauce... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 35.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables vs Rice & Sauce, Chicken: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Rice & Sauce, Chicken has extremely high impact (BSI 94.3) compared to Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables's very high impact (BSI 67.1). Rice & Sauce, Chicken contains 14.0g more carbs per serving. Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables 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.
Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables
Rice & Sauce, Chicken
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Nutritional Labels
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Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 33.0g 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:
LONG GRAIN ENRICHED PARBOILED WHITE RICE (RICE ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE], NIACIN, THIAMINE [THIAMINE MONONITRATE] AND FOLIC ACID), WILD RICE, CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE BROTH TYPE FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, SALT, MONO-SODIUM GLUTAMATE, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SAFFLOWER OIL, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B1], SPICES, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), GRANULATED GARLIC, SALT, DEHYDRATED GREEN PEAS, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED CORN, DEHYDRATED CARROTS, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED MUSHROOM, GROUND OREGANO, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SILICON DIOXIDE AS ANTICAKING AGENT, GROUND CUMIN.
Rice & Sauce, Chicken
Serving size 65.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 47.0g 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 LONG GRAIN RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED VERMICELLI (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, CORN STARCH, CHICKEN FAT, CARROTS*, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION*, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, CHICKEN MEAT, PARSLEY*, LACTOSE, GARLIC*, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACTS, SODIUM CASEINATE (FROM MILK), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR AND SOY LECITHIN.
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: Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables has a BSI of 67.1 while Rice & Sauce, Chicken has a BSI of 94.3. Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 67.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables contains 77.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Rice & Sauce, Chicken contains 75.4g per 100g. Rice & Sauce, Chicken has 2.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Rice & Sauce, Chicken. 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.