Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce
Black Bean Soup
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lasagna With... | Black Bean Soup |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 8.9g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce
Black Bean Soup
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce
Serving size 213.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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, TOMATO PASTE, COOKED BEEF AND PORK CRUMBLE [BEEF AND PORK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], COTTAGE CHEESE [CULTURED SKIM MILK, ENZYMES], PARMESAN CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CRUSHED GARLIC, ONIONS, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE [VINEGAR, MOLASSES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ANCHOVIES, WATER, ONIONS, SALT, GARLIC, TAMARIND CONCENTRATE, CLOVES, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT), SALT, GARNULATED ONION, WHOLE BASIL, SPICE, CITRIC ACID. COOKED PASTA: WATER, ENRICHED PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL.
Black Bean Soup
Serving size 213.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.1g 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, BLACK BEANS, TOMATOES (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE), ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, TOMATO PASTE, CANOLA/SOYBEAN OIL, LEMON JUICE, SALT, MIREPOIX (SAUTEED VEGETABLES [CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS], SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR), RED BELL PEPPERS, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CHILI POWDER
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce 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 Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce has a BSI of 53.0 while Black Bean Soup has a BSI of 57.3. Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce contains 14.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Black Bean Soup contains 17.8g per 100g. Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce has 3.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce provides 1.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.2g in Black Bean Soup. Black Bean Soup provides 2.3g 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 frozen dinners & entrees category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.