Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans
Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Low Sodium R... | Weis Quality... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 1.0g |
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.
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Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans
Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 28.0g 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:
LONG GRAIN ENRICHED PARBOILED WHITE RICE (RICE ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE], NIACIN, THIAMINE [THIAMINE MONONITRATE] AND FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED BLACK BEANS (BLACK BEANS, SUGAR, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), BLACK BEAN POWDER (BLACK BEANS, CORN STARCH, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), DEHYDRATED GRANULATED GARLIC, TOASTED MINCED ONION, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED ONION GRANULES, SEA SALT, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, AND SPICES.
Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice
Serving size 43.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.0g 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:
PRECOOKED PARBOILED WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans Tags
Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans has a BSI of 56.7 while Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice has a BSI of 60.6. Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans contains 71.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice contains 76.7g per 100g. Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans has 5.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans provides 6.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.7g in Weis Quality, Brown Whole Grain Instant Rice. Low Sodium Rice & Black Beans 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.