Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hamburger Stroganoff
Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hamburger St... | Macaroni & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 37.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hamburger Stroganoff
Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar
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Nutritional Labels
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Hamburger Stroganoff
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.0g 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SALT, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CREAM, TOMATO*, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SUGAR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (CORN, SOY), LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID, MONOGLYCERIDES, ONION*, PARSLEY*, SPICE, BEEF STOCK, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), MUSHROOM*, SOY LECITHIN, CORN SYRUP*, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY SAUCE*, (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), BEEF FAT, GARLIC*.
Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.0g 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:
BEST INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHEAT MACARONI (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR), TAPIOCA STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, WHEY, BUTTER, SALT, CULTURED WHOLE MILK, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE FOR ANTICAKING.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Hamburger Stroganoff has a BSI of 48.7 while Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar has a BSI of 65.5. Hamburger Stroganoff has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hamburger Stroganoff appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 48.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hamburger Stroganoff contains 70.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar contains 64.9g per 100g. Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar has 5.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hamburger Stroganoff provides 2.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.3g in Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar. Macaroni & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar provides 2.6g 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 dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.