Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken
Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C.Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni
Nash Finch CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lemon Chicke... | Traditional ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g | 21.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 24.0g | 26.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken vs Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni has high impact (BSI 38.4) compared to Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken's low impact (BSI 7.5). Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni contains 17.0g more carbs per serving, Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni provides 1.0g more fiber. Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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.
Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken
Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni
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Nutritional Labels
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Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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 WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, ONIONS, EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, EGG YOLKS (EGG YOLKS, SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GRANULATED ONION, SPICES, GRANULATED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA (COLOR).
Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni
Serving size 110.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLK, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, LEMON JUICE), SWEET RELISH (CUCUMBERS, SUGAR, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, XANTHAN GUM, PEPPERS, POLYSORBATE 80, NATURAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM SORBATE, OLEORESIN TURMERIC), CARROTS, CELERY, SUGAR, ONIONS, RED PEPPERS (SWEET BELL PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), SALT, MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA), VINEGAR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken has a BSI of 7.5 while Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni has a BSI of 38.4. Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken contains 4.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni contains 19.1g per 100g. Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken has 15.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lemon Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni. 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.