Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese
Whole Foods Market, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Shrimp Platt... | Macaroni & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce vs Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese has very high impact (BSI 50.6) compared to Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce's moderate impact (BSI 15.6). Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese contains 19.0g more carbs per serving, Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese provides 1.0g more fiber. Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce 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.
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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 SHRIMP (SHRIMP, SALT), COCKTAIL SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, HORSERADISH (HORSERADISH, SALT, VINEGAR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MUSTARD OIL), SALT, CITRIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES).
Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 96.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
FILLING (COOKED MACARONI [WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR {DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}], CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MICROBIAL ENZYMES], MILK POWDER, RICE STARCH, CORNSTARCH*, METHYLCELLULOSE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR [YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], COLOR [VEGETABLE GLYCERINE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, WATER, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS {ADDED TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS}, QUILLAJA EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, CANOLA OIL]), BREADING (WATER, BATTER [UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, RICE FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, SALT, BAKING POWDER {SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE}, METHYLCELLULOSE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA], BREAD CRUMBS [UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT], CRACKER MEAL [UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}], SALT, PARSLEY FLAKES), EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL*.
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: Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce has a BSI of 15.6 while Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 50.6. Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 15.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce contains 7.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese contains 28.1g per 100g. Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce has 21.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.0g in Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese. Macaroni & Cheese Small Bites, Macaroni & Cheese provides 1.0g 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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