Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Red Beans And Rice
Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Red Beans An... | Organic Sout... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 72.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Red Beans And Rice
Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend
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Nutritional Labels
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Red Beans And Rice
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 64.9g 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:
COOKED WHITE RICE (LONG GRAIN PARBOLLED RICE, IRON PHOSPHATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), RED BEANS, ONIONS, CHICKEN FLAVOR BASE (ROASTED CHICKEN MEAT, SALT, CHICKEN FAT, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORING, CHICKEN BROTH, TURMERIC), PARSLEY, OLIVE OIL, HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), GREEN ONIONS, PAPRIKA, CHILI POWDER, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SUGAR, CUMIN, CAYENNE PEPPER, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NISIN.
Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
ORGANIC ANCIENT GRAINS (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC QUINOA), ORGANIC SPICES AND ORGANIC HERBS, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED ONION, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED GARLIC, ORGANIC DRIED BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED TOMATO, ORGANIC DRIED SWEET CORN, SEA SALT, ORGANIC BROWN SUGAR, LIME JUICE POWDER, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Red Beans And Rice
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Minerals
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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: Red Beans And Rice has a BSI of 100.0 while Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend has a BSI of 35.1. Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Red Beans And Rice contains 51.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend contains 71.4g per 100g. Red Beans And Rice has 20.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Red Beans And Rice provides 2.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 7.1g in Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend. Organic Southwestern Style Ancient Grain Blend provides 4.2g 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 flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.