Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz
Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pf Changs Or... | Rice A Roni ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 52.0g | 43.1g |
| Sugars | 33.0g | 3.1g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 19.0g | 5.9g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 5.6g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz
Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup
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Nutritional Labels
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Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz
Serving size 294.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 14.0g 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:
SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, VINEGAR], CANOLA OIL, TOMATO PASTE, GARLIC, GINGER, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: DISTILLED VINEGAR, PALM OIL, CHILI PASTE [RED CHILI PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC, SALT], DRIED ORANGE PEEL, OYSTER SAUCE [WATER, SUGAR, SALT, OYSTER EXTRACTIVES {OYSTER, WATER, SALT}, CORN STARCH], NATURAL FLAVORS), VEGETABLES (CARROTS, WATER CHESTNUTS, EDAMAME), BATTERED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, RICE STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, DEXTROSE, EGG WHITES, NATURAL FLAVORS, BAKING SODA). CONTAINS: EGG, SOY, WHEAT.
Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup
Serving size 64.0 Gg
% 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:
LONG GRAIN RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONIONS*, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR AND ROMANO CHEESES (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM, SUGAR, ANNATO (COLOR), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NIACINAMIDE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), FOLIC ACID, FERROUS SULFATE, RIBOFLAVIN. *DRIED
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz has a BSI of 92.2 while Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup has a BSI of 81.4. Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup 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.
Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz contains 17.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup contains 67.3g per 100g. Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz has 49.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pf Changs Orange Chicken, 36 Oz provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 2.25 Ounce Cup. 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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