Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna
Sam Mills Usa LlcNatural Directions, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Western Family Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sam Mills, C... | Natural Dire... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 53.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna
Natural Directions, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
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Nutritional Labels
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Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna
Serving size 34.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 22.0g 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:
INGREDIENTS: CORN PASTA (GMO AND GLUTEN FREE CORN FLOUR, WATER), SEASONING MIX PACKET (CORN STARCH, WHEY, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, PALM AND/OR DRY MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR, SPICE, LACTOSE, BUTTER OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE.
Natural Directions, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 46.0g 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:
WHITE RICE TUBETTI (WHITE RICE FLOUR), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, NON-FAT MILK, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID POWDER [LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE], COLOR ADDED [ANNATTO EXTRACT], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna
Minerals
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Minerals
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: Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna has a BSI of 49.4 while Natural Directions, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a BSI of 100.0. Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 49.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna contains 76.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Natural Directions, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 75.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna provides 2.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Natural Directions, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner. Sam Mills, Cheesy Tuna provides 1.5g 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 pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.