Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pasta Salad, Italian Style
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pasta Salad,... | "Slammin' Go... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 5.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pasta Salad, Italian Style
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
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Nutritional Labels
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Pasta Salad, Italian Style
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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:
PASTA (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, GARBANZO BEANS (CHICK PEAS, WATER, SALT), CANOLA OIL, YELLOW PEPPERS, PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME), GENOA SALAMI (PORK, SEA SALT, TURBINADO SUGAR, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, WINE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE), BLACK OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FERROUS SULFATE), PEPPERONI (PORK, SEA SALT, TURBINADO SUGAR, LIQUID PEPPERONI SEASONING, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, WINE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE), HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR, CANE SUGAR, HONEY), GREEN OLIVES (GREEN OLIVES, WATER, SEA SALT, LACTIC ACID, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), RED PEPPER, ONION, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE, ROASTED GARLIC PUREE, CULTURED SUGAR, PIMENTO PEPPERS (PIMENTO PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID), SUGAR, SPICE, SEA SALT, POTATO STARCH.
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
Serving size 102.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
COLLARDS, TOMATOES, PEPPERS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, WATER, ONIONS, SPICES, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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"Slammin' Good Greens!"
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Ingredient Analysis
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Pasta Salad, Italian Style
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
Food Tags
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Pasta Salad, Italian Style Tags
"Slammin' Good Greens!" 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: Pasta Salad, Italian Style has a BSI of 47.0 while "Slammin' Good Greens!" has a BSI of 5.8. "Slammin' Good Greens!" has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
"Slammin' Good Greens!" appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pasta Salad, Italian Style contains 17.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while "Slammin' Good Greens!" contains 4.9g per 100g. "Slammin' Good Greens!" has 13.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pasta Salad, Italian Style provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in "Slammin' Good Greens!". "Slammin' Good Greens!" provides 1.3g 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.