Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Five Cheese Tortellini
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Brown Rice Spaghetti
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Five Cheese ... | Brown Rice S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Five Cheese Tortellini
Brown Rice Spaghetti
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Nutritional Labels
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Five Cheese Tortellini
Serving size 95.0 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 WHEAT FLOUR, EGGS, WATER). FILLING (RICOTTA CHEESE [WHEY, MILK, CREAM, VINEGAR], SEASONING [WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, POTATO STARCH, CASEIN, SALT], BREAD CRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT], WHEY, MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED PART-SKIMMED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], HEAVY CREAM [CREAM, MILK], 2% OR LESS OF SALT, GORGONZOLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, ENZYMES, SALT, MOLD], ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], NATURAL FLAVORS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT).
Brown Rice Spaghetti
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.0g 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:
BROWN RICE FLOUR, MONOGLYCERIDES, DIGLYCERIDES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Five Cheese Tortellini
Vitamins
Minerals
Brown Rice Spaghetti
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Five Cheese Tortellini
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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: Five Cheese Tortellini has a BSI of 75.3 while Brown Rice Spaghetti has a BSI of 76.5. Five Cheese Tortellini has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Five Cheese Tortellini appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 75.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Five Cheese Tortellini contains 41.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Brown Rice Spaghetti contains 73.2g per 100g. Five Cheese Tortellini has 32.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Five Cheese Tortellini provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.6g in Brown Rice Spaghetti. Brown Rice Spaghetti provides 3.6g 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 by shape & type category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.