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Lasagna With Italian Sausage
Penne A La Vodka
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lasagna With... | Penne A La V... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 32.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 45.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Lasagna With Italian Sausage
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Nutritional Labels
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Lasagna With Italian Sausage
Serving size 283.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.9g 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:
ALFREDO SAUCE (MILK, CREAM [40% BUTTERFAT], WATER, BUTTER [CREAM AND SALT], PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], ASIAGO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, SALT], CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE FLAVOR [PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES), WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND SODIUM CITRATE AND XANTHAN GUM], EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ACACIA GUM, BLACK PEPPER), PIZZA SAUCE (VINE-RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES, BLEND OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, OREGANO, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER AND NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), COOKED PASTA SHEET (LASAGNA PASTA [WATER, DURUM FLOUR (DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SEMOLINA FLOUR (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG WHITES (EGG WHITES, XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHYL CITRATE)], WATER), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POTATO STARCH, CANOLA OIL AND CELLULOSE POWDER ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, AUTOLYZED YEAST, FLAVORING, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING).
Penne A La Vodka
Serving size 189.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.9g 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:
PENNE PASTA [WATER, SEMOLINA [WHEAT], DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE [FIRMING AGENT]), WATER, HEAVY CREAM (CREAM, CARRAGEENAN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 80), ONION, GARLIC, BLENDED OIL 75/25 (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), IMPORTED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, RENNET AND AGED OVER 10 MONTHS, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE]), KOSHER SALT, VODKA, PARSLEY, OREGANO, BASIL, CHILI PEPPER.
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: Lasagna With Italian Sausage has a BSI of 51.2 while Penne A La Vodka has a BSI of 76.4. Lasagna With Italian Sausage has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lasagna With Italian Sausage appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 51.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lasagna With Italian Sausage contains 9.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Penne A La Vodka contains 21.7g per 100g. Lasagna With Italian Sausage has 11.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lasagna With Italian Sausage provides 0.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Penne A La Vodka. 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.
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