Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Rotini Pasta Salad
The Kroger Co.Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Rotini Pasta... | Buffalo Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Rotini Pasta Salad vs Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Rotini Pasta Salad has very high impact (BSI 51.2) compared to Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style's low impact (BSI 7.6). Rotini Pasta Salad contains 24.0g more carbs per serving, Rotini Pasta Salad provides 2.0g more fiber. Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Rotini Pasta Salad
Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style
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Nutritional Labels
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Rotini Pasta Salad
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
PASTA (SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], TOMATO SOLIDS, DRIED SPINACH), ITALIAN DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED BELL PEPPER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC JUICE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVES], SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CELERY, OLIVES (WITH WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE), YELLOW ONIONS, RED PEPPERS, GREEN PEPPERS, RED ONIONS, RED WINE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, BALSAMIC VINEGAR [CONTAINS SULFITES], SUGAR, SALT, OLIVE OIL, SHERRY WINE, SHALLOTS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPICE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVES], XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, TARTARIC ACID, WHITE WINE, DEHYDRATED ONION, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE]), CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER
Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style
Serving size 100.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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:
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN BREAST MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT), RED HOT BUFFALO STYLE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER), CELERY, ONION, BREADCRUMBS, (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT), VINEGAR, WATER, GREEN ONION, ANTIMICROBIAL BLEND (MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME, NISIN PREPARATION), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, XANTHAN GUM, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Rotini Pasta Salad has a BSI of 51.2 while Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style has a BSI of 7.6. Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Rotini Pasta Salad contains 20.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style contains 4.0g per 100g. Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style has 16.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Rotini Pasta Salad provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Buffalo Style Chicken Salad With Chicken Breast Meat, Buffalo Style. Rotini Pasta Salad provides 1.4g 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.
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