Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Meat Tortellini
Pasta Gourmet New YorkOriginal Mashed Cauliflower, Original
Birds EyeComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Meat Tortellini | Original Mas... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Meat Tortellini
Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original
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Nutritional Labels
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Meat Tortellini
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% 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:
DOUGH MIXTURE: ENRICHED SEMOLINA FLOUR (SEMOLINA FLOUR [NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, PASTEURIZED EGGS, TURMERIC. FILLING: COOKED SAUSAGE (PORK, PORK FAT, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, GARLIC), BREADCRUMBS (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING [PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OIL AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL], YEAST, GUAR GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SOY FLOUR, WHEY, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE (DOUGH CONDITIONER), CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE]), WATER, BEEF, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES.
Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original
Serving size 125.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
CAULIFLOWER, WATER, HEAVY CREAM, LESS THAN 2% OF: CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEY, SEA SALT, SPICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Meat Tortellini
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Meat Tortellini 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: Meat Tortellini has a BSI of 61.0 while Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original has a BSI of 8.0. Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 8.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Meat Tortellini contains 33.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original contains 4.8g per 100g. Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original has 28.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Meat Tortellini provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Original Mashed Cauliflower, Original. 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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