Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Shells & Cheese Complete With Creamy Cheese Sauce & Enriched Shell Macaroni Deluxe Dinner
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Simply NatureComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Shells & Che... | Macaroni & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Shells & Cheese Complete With Creamy Cheese Sauce & Enriched Shell Macaroni Deluxe Dinner
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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 MACARONI (ENRICHED WHEAT AND OR DURUM FLOUR [NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]); CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CANOLA OIL, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, NON-FAT DRY MILK, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COLORS ADDED [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SORBIC ACID TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 43.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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:
ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR), LACTIC ACID POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE CAKING, CITRIC ACID.
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: Shells & Cheese Complete With Creamy Cheese Sauce & Enriched Shell Macaroni Deluxe Dinner, Shells & Cheese has a BSI of 75.3 while Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 56.1. Macaroni & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Macaroni & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Shells & Cheese Complete With Creamy Cheese Sauce & Enriched Shell Macaroni Deluxe Dinner, Shells & Cheese contains 45.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Macaroni & Cheese contains 69.8g per 100g. Shells & Cheese Complete With Creamy Cheese Sauce & Enriched Shell Macaroni Deluxe Dinner, Shells & Cheese has 23.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Shells & Cheese Complete With Creamy Cheese Sauce & Enriched Shell Macaroni Deluxe Dinner, Shells & Cheese provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Macaroni & Cheese. Macaroni & Cheese provides 2.3g 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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