Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz
Shrimp & Grits Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Nature's Ear... | Shrimp & Gri... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 7.0g | 21.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz
Shrimp & Grits Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz
Serving size 120.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 6.0g 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:
BROCCOLI, WATER, MALIC ACID
Shrimp & Grits Mix
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 19.0g 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 WHITE CORN GRITS (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, COCONUT OIL, REDUCED LACTOSE, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6), HAM BASE (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, ONION, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SPICES, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR AND CARAMEL COLOR), CREOLE SEASONING (SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER, HERBS & SPICES, GRANULATED ONION, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, WHITE PEPPER), GRANULATED GARLIC, GRANULATED ONION, GREEN ONION, PARSLEY.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Nature's Earthly Choic...
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Shrimp & Grits Mix
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Shrimp & Grits Mix
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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: Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz has a BSI of 14.0 while Shrimp & Grits Mix, Shrimp & Grits has a BSI of 37.5. Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 14.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz contains 5.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shrimp & Grits Mix, Shrimp & Grits contains 75.0g per 100g. Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz has 69.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Nature's Earthly Choice Broccoli Rice, 8.5 Oz provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Shrimp & Grits Mix, Shrimp & Grits. Shrimp & Grits Mix, Shrimp & Grits provides 7.1g 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 pizza mixes & other dry dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.