Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese, Green Chile
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Big Y Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni & C... | Penne A La V... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 69.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Macaroni & Cheese, Green Chile
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni & Cheese, Green Chile
Serving size 190.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 60.0g 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:
MACARONI BASE (MACARONI (SEMOLINA, DURUM FLOUR, EGG YOLK, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (MILK (REDUCED FAT MILK, VITAMINS A & D), CHEESE (NONFAT MILK AND MILKFAT, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, APOCAROTENAL AND ANNATTO (COLOR)), WATER, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), CORNSTARCH, SALT, ONION POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, GRANULATED GARLIC, CAYENNE PEPPER), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, JALAPENO PEPPER, CHEESE CULTURE AND ENZYMES), GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILES, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND A TRACE OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE)), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, JALAPENO PEPPER, CHEESE CULTURE AND ENZYMES).
Penne A La Vodka
Serving size 189.0 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:
PENNE PASTA [WATER, SEMOLINA [WHEAT], DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE [FIRMING AGENT]), WATER, HEAVY CREAM (CREAM, CARRAGEENAN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 80), ONION, GARLIC, BLENDED OIL 75/25 (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), IMPORTED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, RENNET AND AGED OVER 10 MONTHS, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE]), KOSHER SALT, VODKA, PARSLEY, OREGANO, BASIL, CHILI PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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, Green Chile has a BSI of 100.0 while Penne A La Vodka has a BSI of 76.4. Penne A La Vodka has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Penne A La Vodka appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 76.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni & Cheese, Green Chile contains 36.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Penne A La Vodka contains 21.7g per 100g. Penne A La Vodka has 14.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni & Cheese, Green Chile provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Penne A La Vodka. 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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