Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pesto Pasta Salad
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pesto Pasta ... | "Slammin' Go... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 55.0g | 5.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pesto Pasta Salad
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
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Nutritional Labels
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Pesto Pasta Salad
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 51.1g 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:
PENNE PASTA (SEMOLINA FROM DURUM WHEAT, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN. FOLIC ACID), PESTO BASIL SAUCE (BASIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COWS MILK. CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], GRANULATED GARLIC, SALT). SUN DRIED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA/VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. NATURAL CITRIC ACID AND CONTAINS SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR COLOR RETENTION), GREEN ONION, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COWS MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, TABLE BLACK PEPPER.
"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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Pesto Pasta Salad
Vitamins
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"Slammin' Good Greens!"
Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Pesto Pasta Salad
"Slammin' Good Greens!"
Food Tags
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Pesto Pasta Salad 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: Pesto Pasta Salad has a BSI of 100.0 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.
Pesto Pasta Salad contains 24.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while "Slammin' Good Greens!" contains 4.9g per 100g. "Slammin' Good Greens!" has 19.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pesto Pasta Salad provides 0.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in "Slammin' Good Greens!". "Slammin' Good Greens!" provides 1.6g 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.