Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mac & Cheese | Chicken Alfr... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mac & Cheese
Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
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Mac & Cheese
Serving size 284.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED RIGATE PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), AMERICAN CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR AND COLBY CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM), LIGHT CREAM, CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, MILKFAT, WHEY, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SEASONING (YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT) AND NISIN PREPARATION.
Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta
Serving size 198.0 MGg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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 PASTA (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA [DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), ALFREDO SAUCE (MILK, [GRADE A WHOLE MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3], HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM [HEAVY CREAM, GRADE A NONFAT MILK POWDER, CARRAGEENAN], WATER, GRATED ROMANO CHEESE [DRY GRATED ROMANO CHEESE {PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, SORBIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR}, CHEESE FLAVOR {A DEHYDRATED BLEND OF PARMESAN CHEESE , WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT}, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, UNSALTED BUTTER {PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS}, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED , MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, POTASSIUM BROMATE}, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, DEHYDRATED GARLIC]), FULLY COOKED BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT (BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT [BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SALT, CARRAGEENAN], OLIVE OIL, KOSHER SALT, BLACK PEPPER), NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Mac & Cheese has a BSI of 69.9 while Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta has a BSI of 37.4. Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mac & Cheese contains 13.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta contains 19.7g per 100g. Mac & Cheese has 6.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mac & Cheese provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.5g in Chicken Alfredo With Penne Pasta, Chicken With Penne Pasta. 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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