Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi
Fresh & EasyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni & C... | Mushroom Gar... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 56.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 75.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 48.0g 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:
PASTA (BROWN RICE FLOUR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SOLIDS, WHEY, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE* [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COLORS ADDED [ANNATTO EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE], POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SOYBEAN OIL, SILICON DIOXIDE [TO REDUCE CAKING], NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE).
Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi
Serving size 60.0 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:
ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY (FROM MILK), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), SALT, MUSHROOMS*, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC*, ONIONS*, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY*, BLACK PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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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 & Cheese has a BSI of 100.0 while Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi has a BSI of 81.8. Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 81.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni & Cheese contains 74.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi contains 71.7g per 100g. Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi has 3.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni & Cheese provides 2.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi. Macaroni & Cheese provides 1.0g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.