Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat
Burrito Bowl
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pesto Penne ... | Burrito Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 8.9g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 16.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat
Serving size 146.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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 [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID); BASIL PESTO (BASIL, SOY OIL, ROMANO CHEESE [SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, RENNET, CELLULOSE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE], WATER, OLIVE OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES AND POWDERED CELLULOSE], MINCED GARLIC, SALT, BLACK PEPPER); GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, CHICKEN BROTH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS NATIVE RICE STARCH, SALT, CANE SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICE, GROUND CELERY SEED AND PAPRIKA); CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FRESH GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING); OLIVE OIL; CANOLA OIL; WATER; SEA SALT; BLACK PEPPER; GARLIC*; NISIN PREPARATION, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Burrito Bowl
Serving size 387.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 33.1g 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:
BURRITO BOWL: CILANTRO LIME RICE (BROWN RICE, COM, BLACK BEANS, WHITE HOMINY, QUINOA, LIME JUICE, CANOLA OIL, CILANTRO, KOSHER SALT), SALSA ROJA (VINE TOMATOES, YELLOW ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, CHIPOTLE PASTE, SMOKED PAPRIKA, KOSHER SALT, CUMIN, RED WINE VINEGAR, DRIED OREGANO), BURRITO VEGGIES (RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, YELLOW ONION, CANOLA OIL, KOSHER SALT, DRIED OREGANO), CHOLULA PACKET GUACAMOLE: GUACAMOLE (AVOCADO, LIME JUICE, RED ONION, CILANTRO, SALT), PICO DE GALLO (TOMATO, RED ONION, JALAPENO, LIME JUICE, CILANTRO, SALT)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat has a BSI of 44.2 while Burrito Bowl has a BSI of 79.4. Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat contains 17.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Burrito Bowl contains 12.7g per 100g. Burrito Bowl has 4.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pesto Penne & Chicken With Rib Meat provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Burrito Bowl. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the other deli category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.