Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Organic Macaroni Casserole
Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Organic Maca... | Pasta Salad,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 26.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Organic Macaroni Casserole
Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan
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Nutritional Labels
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Organic Macaroni Casserole
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.0g 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:
GLUTEN FREE BROWN RICE ELBOW MACARONI*, OAT FLOUR*, SEA SALT, SUGAR*, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES* (ONION*, GARLIC* & TOMATO*), YEAST POWDER*, NATURAL SMOKE TORULA YEAST, ANNATTO POWDER* (ANNATTO EXTRACT*, MALTODEXTRIN*), CITRIC ACID, LEMON PEEL POWDER* AND NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE POWDER [POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVORING, HYDRATED SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT)].
Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan
Serving size 35.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 22.0g 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, SEMOLINA, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, ENRICHED FLOUR [ WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MUSTARD FLOUR, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, PARSLEY, SOYBEAN OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE [ PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM DIACETATE, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE), DEHYDRATED SHREDDED CARROTS, DEHYDRATED PEAS, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Organic Macaroni Casserole
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Food Tags
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Organic Macaroni Casserole 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: Organic Macaroni Casserole has a BSI of 49.0 while Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan has a BSI of 46.8. Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 46.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Organic Macaroni Casserole contains 73.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan contains 74.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Organic Macaroni Casserole provides 5.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.7g in Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan. 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.