Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta
Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hormel, Comp... | Old El Paso,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 13.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 21.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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.
Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta
Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter
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Nutritional Labels
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Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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:
WATER, PASTA (DURUM WHEAT, WATER, EGG WHITE), PASTEURIZED PROCESS SWISS AND AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK AND SKIM MILK, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], ENZYMES), WHITE CHICKEN STRIPS WITH GRILL MARKS ADDED (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC FLAVOR (SALT, GARLIC, GUM ARABIC, GARLIC EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR], SODIUM PHOSPHATE), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, SALT, LACTIC ACID), MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, SORBIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), POTATO STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FLAVORING, RICE FLOUR.
Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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 ENRICHED RICE (RICE, WATER, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), SEASONED COOKED CHICKEN (COOKED WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), CORN, WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS*, SUGAR. CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: SPICE, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SPICE, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), ONION*, CITRIC ACID, CORN FLOUR, PARSLEY*, SOY FLOUR, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, NATURAL MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, COLORED WITH YELLOW 5 LAKE AND YELLOW 5, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta 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: Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta has a BSI of 52.5 while Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter has a BSI of 23.5. Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 23.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta contains 11.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter contains 23.6g per 100g. Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta has 12.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter. Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter provides 1.0g 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.
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