Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pasta Salad, Pasta
Mama Mia's Italian FoodsSalad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt
Safeway, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pasta Salad,... | Salad With C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.8g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.1g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 3.7g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pasta Salad, Pasta vs Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pasta Salad, Pasta has high impact (BSI 38.8) compared to Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt's low impact (BSI 5.8). Pasta Salad, Pasta contains 15.8g more carbs per serving. Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt 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 Salad, Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
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Pasta Salad, Pasta
Serving size 59.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.8g 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 (100% DURUM SEMOLINA (WHEAT), TOMATO, SPINACH, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ITALIAN DRESSING (WATER, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC, DRIED BELL PEPPERS, DRIED ONION, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA), RIPE OLIVES, GREEN OLIVES, TOMATOES, DICED RED PEPPERS, SALT. (OLIVES MAY CONTAIN PIT FRAGMENTS).
Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt
Serving size 100.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
ROMAINE LETTUCE, AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING (BUTTERMILK [CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK AND MILK, SODIUM CITRATE AND SALT], SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, AVOCADO PULP [AVOCADO, ASCORBIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID], TOMATO, SOUR CREAM [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, CREAM, NONFAT MILK POWDER, GELATIN], DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: EGG YOLKS, SALT, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVES], LACTIC ACID, CILANTRO, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED GREEN ONION, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, RED 40), CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT(CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, CULTURED SUGAR AND VINEGAR, POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS) GRAPE TOMATOES, MILD CHEDDAR AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), BACON BITS: ((BACON CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, MAY CONTAIN SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE)), RED CABBAGE, CARROT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Pasta Salad, Pasta
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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 Salad, Pasta has a BSI of 38.8 while Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt has a BSI of 5.8. Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt 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, Pasta contains 33.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt contains 4.0g per 100g. Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt has 29.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pasta Salad, Pasta provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.0g in Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt. Salad With Chicken & Bacon, Blt 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.