Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Seafood Pasta Salad
Macaroni Salad
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Seafood Past... | Macaroni Salad |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 26.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 29.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Seafood Pasta Salad
Macaroni Salad
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Nutritional Labels
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Seafood Pasta Salad
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g 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 SHELLS (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA (DURUM SEMOLINA, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID]). IMITATION CRABMEAT (ALASKA POLLOCK AND/OR PACIFIC WHITING, WATER, WHEAT STARCH, EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, SORBITOL, SUGAR, MODIFIED POTATO AND CORN STARCH, MIRIN WINE [SAKE, SUGAR, SALT, WATER, YEAST EXTRACT], SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVOR [SNOW CRAB, BLUE CRAB, JONAH CRAB AND/OR RED CRAB, CORN SYRUP, YEAST EXTRACT], CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CRAB SEASONING [BLUE CRAB AND/OR JONAH CRAB, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, MALTODEXTRIN], SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, CARMINE, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, COLOR ADDED), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, SPICE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]. PAPRIKA), SHRIMP (SHRIMP, WATER, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE [TO MAINTAIN MOISTURE], SALT, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BISULFITE [PRESERVATIVE]. SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID; CONTAINS SULFITE), CELERY, SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE , LESS THAN 1/10TH OF 1% OF POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), XANTHAN GUM. CONTAINS FISH (POLLOCK, WHITING), WHEAT, EGG, SHELLFISH (CRAB, SHRIMP), SOY, SULFITE.
Macaroni Salad
Serving size 145.0 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:
COOKED MACARONI (ENRICHED SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGG WHITE), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE]), SWEET PICKLE (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORING, POLYSORBATE 80), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CELERY, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: ONION, RED BELL PEPPER, SALT, VINEGAR, MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, GARLIC, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO COLOR (SOYBEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Seafood Pasta Salad
Minerals
Macaroni Salad
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Seafood Pasta Salad
Macaroni Salad
Food Tags
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Seafood Pasta Salad Tags
Macaroni Salad Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Seafood Pasta Salad, Seafood Pasta has a BSI of 42.2 while Macaroni Salad, Macaroni has a BSI of 46.6. Seafood Pasta Salad, Seafood Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Seafood Pasta Salad, Seafood Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 42.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Seafood Pasta Salad, Seafood Pasta contains 16.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Macaroni Salad, Macaroni contains 17.9g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Seafood Pasta Salad, Seafood Pasta provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Macaroni Salad, Macaroni. 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.