Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz
Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Marie Callen... | Banquet Basi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 35.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 1.9g |
| Protein | 31.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz
Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz
Serving size 364.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 25.0g 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:
MASHED POTATOES (REHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES AND GRANULES [WATER, POTATOES, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE, BHT, SODIUM BISULFITE], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CREAM, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORING), HERB ROASTED CHICKEN (CHICKEN THIGH AND DRUMSTICK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, FLAVORING, MALTODEXTRIN, CHICKEN BROTH, SOY SAUCE POWDER [SOY SAUCE {WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT}, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT], SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SUGAR, SPICES, DEXTROSE, BUTTER FLAVOR [WHEY, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED BUTTER, GUAR GUM], CHICKEN FLAVOR [CHICKEN BROTH, ASCORBIC ACID], ANNATTO, DRIED PARSLEY, TURMERIC), CORN, WATER, SUGAR. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT.
Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz
Serving size 176.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 27.1g 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 AND CHEESE SAUCE: CHEESE SAUCE: WATER, CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), MODIFIED WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, CHEESE FLAVOR (WHEY, CHEESE [GRANULAR AND BLUE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME}], SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), MACARONI: COOKED PASTA: WATER, ELBOW MACARONI (ENRICHED PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]). FISH STICKS: MINCED ALASKA POLLOCK, ENRICHED BLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE AND/OR REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, IODIZED SALT, SUGAR, WHEY, YEAST, RICE FLOUR, CORN STARCH, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SODIUM CASEINATE, CARAMEL COLOR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA (COLOR), MODIFIED CELLULOSE, OAT FIBER, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES. CONTAINS: FISH (ALASKA POLLOCK), MILK, WHEAT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz has a BSI of 60.5 while Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz has a BSI of 60.9. Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 60.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz contains 9.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz contains 18.8g per 100g. Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz has 9.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Marie Callenders Herb Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz. 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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