Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pasta Fiesta Salad
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Big Y Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pasta Fiesta... | Elbow Macaro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.1g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 33.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pasta Fiesta Salad vs Elbow Macaroni Salad: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Elbow Macaroni Salad has very high impact (BSI 53.7) compared to Pasta Fiesta Salad's high impact (BSI 37.3). Elbow Macaroni Salad contains 8.0g more carbs per serving. Pasta Fiesta Salad is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Pasta Fiesta Salad
Elbow Macaroni Salad
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pasta Fiesta Salad
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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 ROTINI PASTA (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGG WHITE), WATER, TARRAGON VINEGAR (WHITE WINE VINEGAR, NATURAL TARRAGON FLAVOR, POTASSIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE]), ARTICHOKES (ARTICHOKE HEARTS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID), OLIVE OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), FIRE ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER, SUN DRIED TOMATOES (CONTAINS SULFITES), SALT, CRUSHED GARLIC (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), BASIL, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, BLACK PEPPER, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CRUSHED RED PEPPER, OREGANO, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY.
Elbow Macaroni Salad
Serving size 151.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.9g 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 SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THAIMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID); MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE [FROM CONCENTRATE], OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [USED TO PROTECT QUALITY]); WATER; EGGS; GREEN PEPPERS (GREEN PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID); SUGAR; LEMON JUICE; CELERY; CARROTS; SALT; ONION*; SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME, NISIN PREPARATION); SOYBEAN OIL; SPICE; XANTHAN AND GUAR GUM (STANDARDIZED WITH DEXTROSE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Pasta Fiesta Salad
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Food 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: Pasta Fiesta Salad has a BSI of 37.3 while Elbow Macaroni Salad has a BSI of 53.7. Pasta Fiesta Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pasta Fiesta Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pasta Fiesta Salad contains 15.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Elbow Macaroni Salad contains 19.2g per 100g. Pasta Fiesta Salad has 4.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pasta Fiesta Salad provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Elbow Macaroni Salad. 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.