Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken
Weis Markets, Inc.Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Simply Pasta... | Creamy Chees... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken vs Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken has extremely high impact (BSI 85.3) compared to Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso's very high impact (BSI 50.2). Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken contains 18.0g more carbs per serving. Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso 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.
Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken
Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso
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Nutritional Labels
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Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken
Serving size 60.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 42.0g 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, ONION POWDER, CORNSTARCH, CHICKEN FAT, CHICKEN*, RED BELL PEPPERS*, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY*, TURMERIC (FOR COLOR), DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORS.
Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso
Serving size 84.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CANOLA OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, MILKFAT, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES); ENRICHED PASTA PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); SALSA (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, WATER, GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, SALT, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS MUSTARD], SPICE).
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: Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken has a BSI of 85.3 while Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso has a BSI of 50.2. Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken contains 75.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso contains 32.1g per 100g. Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso has 42.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Simply Pasta Sides, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Chicken provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso. 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 pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.