Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyWhole Grain Pasta
Fresh & EasyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Big... | Whole Grain ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 65.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese
Whole Grain Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese
Serving size 142.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 57.0g 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, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRITE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CANOLA OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
Whole Grain Pasta
Serving size 56.0 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:
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese 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: Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese has a BSI of 100.0 while Whole Grain Pasta has a BSI of 72.0. Whole Grain Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Whole Grain Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 72.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese contains 45.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Whole Grain Pasta contains 73.2g per 100g. Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese has 27.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Big Cup Shells & Cheese provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Whole Grain Pasta. Whole Grain Pasta provides 5.7g 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 by shape & type category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.