Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese
Raley'sCaserecce With Pesto Sauce
Sam Tell & Son, IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni & C... | Caserecce Wi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 83.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 35.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese vs Caserecce With Pesto Sauce: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Caserecce With Pesto Sauce has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese's high impact (BSI 39.0). Caserecce With Pesto Sauce contains 62.0g more carbs per serving, Caserecce With Pesto Sauce provides 1.1g more fiber. Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese 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 & Cheese, Four Cheese
Caserecce With Pesto Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese
Serving size 114.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
COOKED ELBOW MACARONI [WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)], MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), HAVARTI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), IMPORTED GOUDA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, RENNET, SALT, CAROTENE [COLOR]), IMPORTED SWISS CHEESE (PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), UNBLEACHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), MODIFIED RICE STARCH, SALT, SPICES.
Caserecce With Pesto Sauce
Serving size 300.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 77.9g 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:
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA (CORN FLOUR, MILLET FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR CANE SYRUP), BECHAMEL SAUCE (WATER, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, CORN STARCH, RICE FLOUR, RICE STARCH, CORN FLOUR, APPLE FIBER), SUNFLOWER OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CHOPPED BASIL, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET, EGG LYSOZYME), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (MILK), PINE NUTS, SALT, GARLIC, PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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, Four Cheese has a BSI of 39.0 while Caserecce With Pesto Sauce has a BSI of 100.0. Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 39.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese contains 18.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Caserecce With Pesto Sauce contains 27.7g per 100g. Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese has 9.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Caserecce With Pesto Sauce. 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 frozen dinners & entrees category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.