Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original
F. B. Washburn Candy Corp.Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar
Wakefern Food CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Microwave Ma... | Twists And C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 59.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original vs Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original's extremely high impact (BSI 75.6). Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar contains 19.0g more carbs per serving, Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar provides 1.0g more fiber. Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original 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.
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original
Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar
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Nutritional Labels
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Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original
Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (MALTODEXTRIN, SEMI SOFT CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES], WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, COLOR [TURMERIC OLEORESIN, YELLOW 6 LAKE], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, EMULSIFIER [MONOGLYCERIDES], SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ACETYLATED MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM SILICATE.
Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar
Serving size 84.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 46.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR WITH NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SALT ENZYME-MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE. SALT, ENZYMES), CHESSAR CHEESE (MILK CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BUTTER (CREAM. SALT), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, COLOR (YELLOW 5 AND 6), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
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: Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original has a BSI of 75.6 while Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar has a BSI of 100.0. Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 75.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original contains 69.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar contains 70.2g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Twists And Cheddar Dinner, Twists And Cheddar. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.