Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Red Beans & Rice Mix
Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Red Beans & ... | Spanish Auth... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Red Beans & Rice Mix
Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Red Beans & Rice Mix
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 32.0g 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:
DRIED RED BEANS, PAR BOILED WHITE RICE (RICE, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), SMOKY HAM FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED CORN AND SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, PORK FAT, ARTIFICIAL PORK FLAVOR, NATURAL GRILL FLAVOR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS), SEASONING (SALT, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SPICES, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (FLOW AGENT), CHILI POWDER
Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 41.0g 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 LONG GRAIN RICE [RICE, NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID], SPANISH SEASONING [DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (ONION, TOMATO, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS), SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES, DEXTROSE, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOY, COTTONSEED), SILICON DIOXIDE].
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice has a BSI of 63.8 while Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice, Spanish has a BSI of 82.8. Red Beans & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Red Beans & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 63.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Red Beans & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice contains 66.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice, Spanish contains 75.4g per 100g. Red Beans & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice has 8.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Red Beans & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice provides 8.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice, Spanish. Red Beans & Rice Mix, Red Beans & Rice provides 7.0g 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.