Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mexican Rice With Corn
Vigo Importing CompanyRice & Red Beans
Goya Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mexican Rice... | Rice & Red B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mexican Rice With Corn vs Rice & Red Beans: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Mexican Rice With Corn has extremely high impact (BSI 80.5) compared to Rice & Red Beans's very high impact (BSI 62.6). Mexican Rice With Corn contains 7.0g more carbs per serving, Rice & Red Beans provides 2.0g more fiber. Rice & Red Beans 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.
Mexican Rice With Corn
Rice & Red Beans
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Mexican Rice With Corn
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 40.0g 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 RICE, NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CORN, ONION GARLIC, BELL PEPPER, TOMATO , PARSLEY), SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, SUGAR, LATODEXTRIN, CELERY EXTRACT, TORULA YEAST, ARTIFICIAL COLORING INCLUDING F.D.&C. YELLOW NO. 5, F.D. & C., RED NO. 3), JALAPENO, SAFFRON, SODIUM ALUMINO (ANTI-CAKING AGENT).
Rice & Red Beans
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 31.0g 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:
LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE ENRICHED WITH IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), NIACIN, THIAMINE (THIAMINE MONONITRATE) AND FOLIC ACID, RED BEANS (SMALL RED BEANS, SUGAR, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE {ADDED AS A FIRMING AGENT}), RED BEAN POWDER (RED BEANS, CORN STARCH, LECITHIN), SALT, GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED RED PEPPER, TOMATO POWDER (TOMATO, SILICON DIOXIDE {TO PREVENT CAKING}), ONION, HAM FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST, SALT, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS), OREGANO, CUMIN, BAY LEAF.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Mexican Rice With Corn
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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: Mexican Rice With Corn has a BSI of 80.5 while Rice & Red Beans has a BSI of 62.6. Rice & Red Beans has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Rice & Red Beans appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 62.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mexican Rice With Corn contains 75.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Rice & Red Beans contains 77.8g per 100g. Mexican Rice With Corn has 2.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mexican Rice With Corn provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 6.7g in Rice & Red Beans. Rice & Red Beans provides 4.9g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.