Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Instant Pasta Alfredo
Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Instant Past... | Chicken Broc... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g | 46.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Instant Pasta Alfredo
Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli
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Nutritional Labels
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Instant Pasta Alfredo
Serving size 80.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 44.0g 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:
CREAMER (MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL), INSTANT WHEAT NOODLES (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], BUTTERMILK, WHEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SWEET WHEY, NATURAL ROAST ONION FLAVOR (ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS WHEAT, SOYBEANS], DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, SUGAR, REFINERY SYRUP POWDER, BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES POWDER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CARAMEL COLOR), NATURAL SAUTEED MUSHROOM FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT, SOYBEANS], MUSHROOM POWDER, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, ONION POWDER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), SOUR CREAM POWDER (CULTURED CREAM [CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, CULTURE, ENZYMES], SALT, LACTIC ACID, BHT), SEA SALT, PARSLEY, GARLIC POWDER, CHICKEN SOUP BASE (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED CORN, SOY PROTEIN, RENDERED CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICES, TURMERIC, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SILICON DIOXIDE), XANTHAN GUM.
Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli
Serving size 62.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 42.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, CHICKEN FAT (WITH ROSEMARY EXTRACT TO PROTECT QUALITY), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN STARCH, ONION, GARLIC, BROCCOLI, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHICKEN FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, CHICKEN, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, TORULA YEAST, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, WHEY.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Instant Pasta Alfredo
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Ingredient Analysis
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Instant Pasta Alfredo
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Food Tags
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Instant Pasta Alfredo 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: Instant Pasta Alfredo has a BSI of 90.1 while Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli has a BSI of 85.6. Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 85.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Instant Pasta Alfredo contains 60.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli contains 74.2g per 100g. Instant Pasta Alfredo has 14.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Instant Pasta Alfredo provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.2g in Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli. Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli provides 2.0g 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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