Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mac & Cheese
Blount Seafood CorporationPortabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mac & Cheese | Portabella B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Mac & Cheese vs Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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Mac & Cheese
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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.
Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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:
PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, WATER, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT), SPICES, EGG WHITE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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: Mac & Cheese has a BSI of 69.9 while Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has a BSI of 53.1. Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.1. 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 Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella 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 0.7g in Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella. 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 other deli category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.