Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken
Meijer, Inc.Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs
Supervalu, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni And... | Spaghetti Ri... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 50.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 16.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 5.1g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken vs Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs has extremely high impact (BSI 88.5) compared to Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken's high impact (BSI 36.6). Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs contains 29.0g more carbs per serving, Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs provides 3.1g more fiber. Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken 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 With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken
Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken
Serving size 142.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
INGREDIENTS: MACARONI AND CHEESE MIX (COOKED MACARONI PASTA [WATER, MACARONI {SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, OIL DRESSING {CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, CULTURED SUGAR), }] CHEESE SAUCE [MILK SMILK, VITAMIN D3}, WATER, MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE {CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)}, CHEDDAR AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESE BLEND {CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)}, SPICE MIX {FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), SEA SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, STABILIZER (XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, DEXTROSE), CAYENNE PEPPER WHITE PEPPER}, BUTTER {PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING}, PARMESAN CHEESE {CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES {BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN TO PROTECT FAVOR}, CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE {CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)}], MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)}, POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING}, NATAMYCIN {A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR}]), BLACKENED WHITE CHICKEN MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT [BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT, CONTAINS UP TO 2% RETAINED WATER], CAJUN SEASONING SPICE MIX [PAPRIKA, SEASONED SALT {SALT, SUGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC), ONION, CORN STARCH, GARLIC, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (PREVENTS CAKING), NATURAL FLAVOR, AND PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (FOR COLOR)}, GARLIC POWDER, CHILI PEPPER, CAYENNE PEPPER, ONION POWDER, RED PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED THYME, OREGANO], WATER, CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, MARINADE SPICE [STARCH BLEND {RICE STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SEA SALT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE]), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]).
Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs
Serving size 425.0 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:
WATER, TOMATOES (TOMATO PUREE, WATER), MEATBALLS (PORK, CHICKEN, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, WATER, CRACKERMEAL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAY CONTAIN GUAR GUM), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, FLAVORINGS, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID), ENRICHED PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE SOLIDS, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VTAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF: SEA SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], CREAM, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, APO-CAROTENAL [COLOR]), FLAVORINGS, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA.
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken has a BSI of 36.6 while Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs has a BSI of 88.5. Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken contains 14.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs contains 11.8g per 100g. Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs has 3.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni And Cheese With Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Spaghetti Rings With Meatballs. 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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