Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original She... | Maple Mashed... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese
Serving size 68.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup
Serving size 124.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
SWEET POTATOES, WHOLE MILK, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), SEA SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, NATURAL MAPLE FLAVOR (MAPLE SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, ETHYL ALCOHOL, SMOKE FLAVOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese Tags
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup Tags
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 Shells & Cheese, Cheese has a BSI of 55.8 while Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes has a BSI of 39.8. Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 39.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese contains 44.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes contains 18.6g per 100g. Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes has 25.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes. 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.
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