Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mini Shells ... | Deluxe Macar... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 50.0g | 51.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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 MACARONI PRODUCT: [ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)], CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE: [DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: WITH BEET JUICE (COLOR), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR), CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID].
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 99.2 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 45.0g 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 (ENRICHED WHEAT AND OR DURUM FLOUR [NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]); CHEESE SAUCE (SKIM MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CANOLA OIL, WHEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COLOR ADDED [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Mini Shells & Cheese D...
Minerals
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Food Tags
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Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner Tags
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner has a BSI of 95.5 while Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe has a BSI of 98.4. Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 95.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner contains 71.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe contains 51.4g per 100g. Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe has 20.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe. Mini Shells & Cheese Dinner 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.
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.