Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
BSI Score:
91
✅ Less blood sugar impact

Wild Rice

Whole Foods Market, Inc.
BSI Score:
64
Whole Foods Market, Inc. Branded Rice
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Branded Rice

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Garlic & Bas... Wild Rice
Carbs 51.0g 36.0g
Sugars 1.0g 1.0g
Fiber 4.0g 3.0g
Protein 7.0g 7.0g
Fat 4.0g 0.5g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil vs Wild Rice: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil has extremely high impact (BSI 91.3) compared to Wild Rice's very high impact (BSI 64.0). Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil contains 15.0g more carbs per serving, Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil provides 1.0g more fiber. Wild Rice 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.

Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil

Wild Rice

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil

Serving size 70.0 Gg

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 420.0mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 51.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 46.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 30.1mg 2%
Iron 4.0mg 22%
Potassium 289.8mg 6%

* 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:

QUINOA, PRECOOKED PARBOILED LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), SUNFLOWER OIL POWDER (SUNFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, BASIL*, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, BLACK PEPPER.

Wild Rice

Serving size 48.0 Gg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 36.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 32.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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:

WILD RICE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Garlic & Basil Quinoa ...

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 32% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Wild Rice

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Tags

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Garlic & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Garlic & Basil Tags

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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.

Brand Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2218765

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Brand Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2027150

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management