Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
Wawa IncorporatedPasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar
Papa John's Salads & ProduceComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Garden Rotin... | Pasta Salad,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing vs Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar has very high impact (BSI 55.1) compared to Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing's high impact (BSI 38.9). Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar contains 9.0g more carbs per serving. Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing 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.
Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
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Nutritional Labels
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Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
Serving size 128.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
COOKED TRI-COLOR ROTINI PASTA (WATER, TRI-COLOR ROTINI PASTA [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, DRIED TOMATO, DRIED SPINACH, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID], CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), MILANESE VINEGAR, OLIVE OIL, FRUCTOSE, SALT, ONION, GARLIC, BASIL, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, GROUND MUSTARD, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED TOMATO, DRIED RED BELL PEPPER, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER), GRAPE TOMATOES, PROVOLINE CHEESE (NON-SMOKED PROVOLONE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), CARROT, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, OLIVES (KALAMATA OLIVES, WATER, SALT, RED WINE VINEGAR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL), SEA SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH.
Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
PENNE PASTA (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST (SKINLESS BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST), WATER, SEASONING (SALT, HERBS AND SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC)), CAESAR DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLK, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, WHITE WINE AND DISTILLED VINEGARS, SPICES (INCLUDING MUSTARD SEED), PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES, ONIONS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, TAMARIND, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, ANCHOVIES ), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT)), RED BELL PEPPERS, GREEN ONION, PARSLEY, SALT, BLACK PEPPER.
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: Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing has a BSI of 38.9 while Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar has a BSI of 55.1. Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing 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.
Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing contains 16.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar contains 30.0g per 100g. Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing has 13.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Garden Rotini Salad With Italian Vinaigrette Dressing provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.0g in Pasta Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar. 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.
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