Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto
Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pasta Sides ... | Cheddar Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto
Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto
Serving size 61.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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 [SEMOLINA AND DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], CORN STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN (CORN), PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARSLEY*, SPINACH POWDER, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM CITRATE, BASIL*, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR (SOY), DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE.
Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac
Serving size 100.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 46.0g 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:
BROWN RICE PASTA (BROWN RICE, RICE BRAN, WATER), FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, EXPELLER PRESSED: CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, COCONUT OIL, SALT, PEA PROTEIN, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CANE SUGAR, LACTIC ACID (VEGAN), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR (NATURALLY OCCURING MINERAL), ANNATTO COLOR, ONION.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto
Vitamins
Minerals
Cheddar Style Deluxe C...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto
Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy...
Food Tags
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Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto 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 Sides Creamy Pesto has a BSI of 81.4 while Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Cheddar Style has a BSI of 92.0. Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 81.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto contains 72.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Cheddar Style contains 49.0g per 100g. Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Cheddar Style has 23.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto provides 3.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Cheddar Style. Pasta Sides Creamy Pesto 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.
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