Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Homestyle Ma... | Portabella B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 77.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 22.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
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Nutritional Labels
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Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 190.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 68.0g 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:
MACARONI BASE (CHEESE SAUCE (MILK (REDUCED FAT MILK, VITAMINS A & D), CHEESE (NONFAT MILK AND MILKFAT, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATDE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, APOCAROTENAL AND ANNATTO (COLOR)), WATER, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), CORNSTARCH, SALT, ONION POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, GRANULATED GARLIC, CAYENNE PEPPER), MACARONI NOODLE (SEMOLINA, DURUM FLOUR, EGG YOLK, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR))), BREAD CRUMBS (BREAD CRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, SUGAR AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS)), PAPRIKA.
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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:
PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, WATER, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT), SPICES, EGG WHITE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Vitamins
Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese
Portabella Breaded Cutlets
Food Tags
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Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese 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: Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 100.0 while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has a BSI of 53.1. Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese contains 40.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella contains 19.7g per 100g. Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has 20.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the other deli category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.