Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pasta Fiesta Salad
Sugar Free Cole Slaw
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pasta Fiesta... | Sugar Free C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pasta Fiesta Salad
Sugar Free Cole Slaw
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Nutritional Labels
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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.
Sugar Free Cole Slaw
Serving size 85.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
CABBAGE, SUGAR FREE MAYONNAISE (SOY/COTTONSEED OIL FOR PASSOVER, WATER, EGGS, XANTHAN GUM, SALT, CITRIC ACID, & SUCRALOSE), WATER, CARROTS, VINEGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, SUCRALOSE, SODIUM BENZOATE & POTASSIUM SORBATE (ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Pasta Fiesta Salad
Minerals
Sugar Free Cole Slaw
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Pasta Fiesta Salad
Sugar Free Cole Slaw
Food Tags
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Pasta Fiesta Salad 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 Sugar Free Cole Slaw has a BSI of 3.8. Sugar Free Cole Slaw has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sugar Free Cole Slaw appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.8. 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 Sugar Free Cole Slaw contains 4.7g per 100g. Sugar Free Cole Slaw has 10.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pasta Fiesta Salad provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Sugar Free Cole Slaw. Sugar Free Cole Slaw provides 1.0g 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.