Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Fla... | Quinoa Meal ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 61.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MILKFAT, PALM OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, DRIED BUTTERMILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, CREAM, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, NONFAT DRY MILK, GUAR GUM, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM)
Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper
Serving size 210.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
COOKED QUINOA (WATER, WHITE QUINOA, GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE (GDL), SALT), PIQUILLO PEPPER, WHITE ONION, TOMATO, SUNFLOWER OIL, GREEN PEPPER, LEMON JUICE, SALT, PEPPERMINT, CITRIC ACID AND BLACK PEPPER POWDER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 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 Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a BSI of 77.2 while Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper has a BSI of 45.4. Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 67.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper contains 13.3g per 100g. Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper has 53.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Quinoa Meal With Piquillo Pepper. 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 pizza mixes & other dry dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.