Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Rice With Black Beans
Goya Foods, Inc.Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables
Kings Super Markets IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Rice With Bl... | Couscous And... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Rice With Black Beans
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Nutritional Labels
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Rice With Black Beans
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
COOKED PARBOILED WHITE RICE (RICE, WATER), COOKED BLACK BEANS, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPER, BLACK BEAN SAUCE (CANOLA OIL, BLACK BEAN POWDER, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, DEXTROSE, LECITHIN), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VINEGAR SOLIDS AND CARAMEL COLOR.
Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables
Serving size 114.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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:
SEASONED COUSCOUS (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WATER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, CILANTRO), SEASONED BULGUR QUINOA DUO [WATER, WHEAT BULGUR, COOKED RED QUINOA (WATER, RED QUINOA, SALT), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, DEHYDRATED TOMATOES, PARSLEY, BASIL, SALT, CONCENTRATED VEGETABLE JUICE (CARROTS, ONIONS, LEEKS), YELLOW LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, CINNAMON, THYME, THICKENING AGENTS [XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, GLUCOSE (WHEAT AND/OR CORN)], PEPPER EXTRACT], VEGETABLES [GRILLED ZUCCHINI, YELLOW CARROTS, RED BELL PEPPERS, GRILLED ONIONS, REHYDRATED RAISIN (CONTAINS SUNFLOWER OIL)].
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: Rice With Black Beans has a BSI of 59.3 while Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables has a BSI of 59.0. Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 59.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Rice With Black Beans contains 23.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables contains 29.0g per 100g. Rice With Black Beans has 5.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Rice With Black Beans provides 2.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Couscous And Quinoa With Vegetables. 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 frozen prepared sides category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.