Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta
The Quaker Oats Co/Golden GrainCooked Brown Rice
Fresh & EasyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Penne Alfred... | Cooked Brown... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 36.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta
Cooked Brown Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta
Serving size 250.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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:
WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR, PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME), DRIED EGG WHITE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, CANOLA OIL, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTERMILK, DATEM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SILICATE, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID
Cooked Brown Rice
Serving size 105.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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 ORGANIC BROWN RICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta
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: Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta has a BSI of 84.6 while Cooked Brown Rice has a BSI of 67.4. Cooked Brown Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cooked Brown Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 67.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta contains 17.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cooked Brown Rice contains 34.3g per 100g. Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta has 16.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Penne Alfredo Flavor Pasta provides 0.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.9g in Cooked Brown Rice. Cooked Brown Rice provides 1.5g 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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