Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Bi Lo Inc.Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili
BrookdaleComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spaghetti & ... | Original Chi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 6.8g |
| Protein | 14.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Spaghetti & Meatballs vs Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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Spaghetti & Meatballs
Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili
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Nutritional Labels
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Spaghetti & Meatballs
Serving size 411.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.1g 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:
TOMATOES (TOMATO PUREE, WATER), COOKED ENRICHED SPAGHETTI (WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID], WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE [WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID], GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE), MEATBALLS (PORK, CHICKEN, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, WATER, CRACKERMEAL [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, MAY CONTAIN GUAR GUM], SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, FLAVORINGS, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID*), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, HYDROLYZED CORN AND WHEAT GLUTEN AND SOY PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, FLAVORINGS, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM).
Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili
Serving size 425.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.2g 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:
WATER, BEEF AND PORK, BEANS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, FLAVORING), GREEN CHILE PUREE (CONTAINS CITRIC ACID), CORN FLOUR, SALT, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORING, SPICES, CHILI FLAVOR (OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORINGS).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Spaghetti & Meatballs
Minerals
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Minerals
Food Tags
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Spaghetti & Meatballs Tags
Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili Tags
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: Spaghetti & Meatballs has a BSI of 87.0 while Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili has a BSI of 45.9. Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spaghetti & Meatballs contains 11.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili contains 7.1g per 100g. Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili has 4.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spaghetti & Meatballs provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili. 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 chili & stew category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.