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Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy
The Quaker Oats Co/Golden GrainRanch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon
Eagle Family Foods Group LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mac'n Cheese... | Ranch & Baco... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 3.5g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy vs Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy has extremely high impact (BSI 83.1) compared to Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon's very high impact (BSI 64.1). Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy contains 10.0g more carbs per serving. Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon 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.
Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy
Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon
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Nutritional Labels
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Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy
Serving size 68.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YELLOW 6, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, IRON, NIACIN, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.
Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon
Serving size 47.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.0g 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, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, CARROTS*, IMITATION BACON BITS (SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, YEAST*, COLOR [CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3], TBHQ [PRESERVATIVE], SOY LECITHIN), PEAS*. CONTAINS 1 % OR LESS OF: SEA SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MODIFIED WHEY, BUTTERMILK*, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY', GARLIC*, ONION*, LACTIC ACID, PARSLEY*, CALCIUM LACTATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED CORN AND SOY PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, BARLEY FLOUR, SALT, SPICE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), BACON FAT. *DRIED
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: Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy has a BSI of 83.1 while Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon has a BSI of 64.1. Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 64.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy contains 66.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon contains 74.5g per 100g. Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy has 8.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy Pasta With Flavored Sauce, Mac'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy provides 2.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon. Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vegetable Blend & Seasoning Salad, Ranch & Bacon provides 1.4g 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.
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