Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni And Cheese Pasta
Hormel Foods CorporationMarketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni And... | Marketside, ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Macaroni And Cheese Pasta vs Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Macaroni And Cheese Pasta has extremely high impact (BSI 78.2) compared to Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza's very high impact (BSI 59.5). Macaroni And Cheese Pasta contains 9.0g more carbs per serving. Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza 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 Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni And Cheese Pasta
Serving size 234.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.9g 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:
ENRICHED MACARONI (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA [WHEAT], FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MILK WITH VITAMIN D3, WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (AMERICAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SALT, MILK FAT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], NONFAT MILK, WHEY, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], NATURAL FLAVOR), LIQUID MARGARINE (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SUGAR, SALT, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, SMOKE FLAVORING, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), ANNATTO COLOR.
Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza
Serving size 133.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, BREADCRUMBS [ WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT], YEAST, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: RYE SOURDOUGH (FERMENTED RYE FLOUR, SALT), OLIVE OIL, SALT), SAUCE (DICED TOMATOES [ TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], WATER, TOMATO PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BLEND OF ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESES [ PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [ PRESERVATIVES], GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER), WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI (PORK AND BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PARMESAN CHEESE ([ PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE [ ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED OREGANO.
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 Pasta has a BSI of 78.2 while Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza has a BSI of 59.5. Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 59.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni And Cheese Pasta contains 18.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza contains 24.8g per 100g. Macaroni And Cheese Pasta has 6.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni And Cheese Pasta provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Marketside, Medium Pepperoni Pizza. 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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