Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac
Nestle Usa Frozen Food DivisionComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Penne Alfred... | Fiesta Mac M... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.1g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 22.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 23.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli vs Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac has extremely high impact (BSI 89.8) compared to Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli's very high impact (BSI 50.9). Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac contains 22.0g more carbs per serving, Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac provides 2.2g more fiber. Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli 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.
Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli
Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac
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Nutritional Labels
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Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.1g 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, HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), ENRICHED MACARONI (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FULLY COOKED GRILLED SKINLESS BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST MEAT STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT (BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, POTATO STARCH, SEASONING [CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN FLAVOR, SEA SALT, POTATO FLOUR, ONION POWDER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR AND NATURAL FLAVOR], SEA SALT, RAW CANE SUGAR, CARAMELIZED SUGAR SYRUP), BROCCOLI, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), IMPORTED ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET AND/OR ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SALT, CRUSHED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY.
Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac
Serving size 340.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.9g 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:
SAUCE & VEGETABLES: SKIM MILK, WATER, ROASTED POBLANO CHILES, RED BELL PEPPERS, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SPICES, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, VITAMIN D3), JALAPENO PEPPERS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DRIED ONIONS, CHILI PEPPERS, MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, VINEGAR, STONEGROUND CORN MASA FLOUR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, LIME., COOKED PASTA: WATER, SEMOLINA, WHEAT GLUTEN., COOKED GROUND BEEF, CHEESE: CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 With White Chicken & Broccoli has a BSI of 50.9 while Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac has a BSI of 89.8. Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli contains 11.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac contains 14.4g per 100g. Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli has 2.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli provides 0.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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