Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Fusilli Parmigiana
Giant Eagle, Inc.5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
Raley'sComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Fusilli Parm... | 5 Cheese Mac... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 52.0g | 21.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.1g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Fusilli Parmigiana vs 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Fusilli Parmigiana has extremely high impact (BSI 95.9) compared to 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese's high impact (BSI 38.9). Fusilli Parmigiana contains 31.0g more carbs per serving. 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese 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.
Fusilli Parmigiana
5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Fusilli Parmigiana
Serving size 80.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 42.0g 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:
DURUM WHEAT PASTA, PROCESSED CHEESE POWDER (CHEESE [MILK, SALT, RENNET], WHEY POWDER, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE), POWDERED WHEY, POWDERED SUNFLOWER OIL PREPARATION (SUNFLOWER OIL, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SODIUM CASEINATE, SILICON DIOXIDE), NATURAL FLAVOR, POTATO STARCH, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO GRATED CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET), YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY.
5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 151.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.9g 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:
COOKED MACARONI PASTA (WATER, MACARONI [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), FIVE CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, MILK [MILK, VITAMIN D3], HEAVY CREAM [PASTEURIZED HEAVY CREAM, CARRAGEENAN], AMERICAN WHITE CHEESE [AMERICAN CHEESES {MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME}, WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES], CREAM CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, LESS THAN 1 PERCENT OF: CHEESE CULTURES, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM], PROVOLONE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT & ENZYMES, POWDERED CORN STARCH AND POTATO STARCH], CANOLA OIL, BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORS {LACTIC ACID, STARTER DISTILLATE}], SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], SALT, WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR]), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, [POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE {TO PREVENT CAKING}, NATAMYCIN {A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR}]), PARSLEY.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Fusilli Parmigiana
Minerals
5 Cheese Macaroni & Ch...
Vitamins
Minerals
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Fusilli Parmigiana Tags
5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Fusilli Parmigiana
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
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: Fusilli Parmigiana has a BSI of 95.9 while 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 38.9. 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 38.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Fusilli Parmigiana contains 65.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese contains 13.9g per 100g. 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese has 51.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Fusilli Parmigiana provides 2.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese. Fusilli Parmigiana provides 1.8g 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.