Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original She... | Quinoa & Bro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce
Serving size 112.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 44.0g 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, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [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)
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
Serving size 152.0 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:
WATER, PARBOILED BROWN RICE, QUINOA, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PEPPERCORNS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce 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 Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce has a BSI of 92.2 while Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has a BSI of 90.7. Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 90.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce contains 43.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs contains 32.2g per 100g. Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has 11.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs. Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs provides 1.1g 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.
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