Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni And Cheese, Classics
Glencourt Inc.Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower
Pinnacle Foods Group LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni And... | Cauliflower ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 8.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 4.1g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Macaroni And Cheese, Classics vs Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Macaroni And Cheese, Classics has extremely high impact (BSI 86.6) compared to Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower's low impact (BSI 7.8). Macaroni And Cheese, Classics contains 38.0g more carbs per serving, Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower provides 2.1g more fiber. Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower 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.
Macaroni And Cheese, Classics
Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni And Cheese, Classics
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, REDUCED FAT MILK [MILK, SKIM MILK, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D, PROCESS CHEESE [SKIM MILK CHEESE {CULTURED SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, CHEDDAR CHEESE {CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL CHEDDAR FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, COLOR {PAPRIKA, TURMERIC}], HALF & HALF [CREAM, MILK], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES], CREAM FLAVOR [MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL CREAM FLAVOR], SODIUM PHOSPHATES [SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE], SALT, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE {CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, WATER, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW COLOR #5 & #6], YEAST EXTRACT [YEAST EXTRACT, SALT], SOY LECITHIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT [PROPYLENE GLYCOL, WATER, POLYSORBATE 80, ANNATTO COLOR, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE], CAYENNE PEPPER), COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, FOLIC ACID]).
Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower
Serving size 170.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 0.9g 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:
CAULIFLOWER, SOYBEAN OIL, SEASONING (SALT, ROASTED GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, FERMENTED RICE EXTRACT [RICE, RICE MALT, SALT], BLACK PEPPER, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN).
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: Macaroni And Cheese, Classics has a BSI of 86.6 while Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower has a BSI of 7.8. Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni And Cheese, Classics contains 18.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower contains 4.7g per 100g. Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower has 13.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni And Cheese, Classics provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower. Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower provides 1.6g 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.
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