Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals
Topco Associates, Inc.Buffalo Style Chicken
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spaghetti & ... | Buffalo Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals vs Buffalo Style Chicken: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals has very high impact (BSI 72.8) compared to Buffalo Style Chicken's moderate impact (BSI 28.7). Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals contains 23.0g more carbs per serving, Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals provides 1.0g more fiber. Buffalo Style Chicken 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.
Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals
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Nutritional Labels
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Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals
Serving size 198.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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: WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA. PARMESAN TOMATO SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE, CREAM, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, CORN STARCH, LEMON JUICE, RED BELL PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, ONION POWDER. COOKED MEATBALLS: BEEF, BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT), EGGS, MILK (REDUCED FAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3 ADDED), ONIONS, DRIED CELERY, SPICES, SEA SALT.
Buffalo Style Chicken
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
BONELESS BREAST OF CHICKEN WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CORN FLOUR, SALT, POTATO STARCH, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VINEGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, BLUE CHEESE FLAVOR (BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, AND ENZYMES), WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN BROTH, YEAST EXTRACT, VINEGAR SOLIDS, ONION POWDER, YEAST, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), GARLIC POWDER, NONFAT MILK, XANTHAN GUM, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, CAYENNE PEPPER, TORULA YEAST, SODIUM DIACETATE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, SPICES. PRE-BROWNED IN SOYBEAN 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: Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals has a BSI of 72.8 while Buffalo Style Chicken has a BSI of 28.7. Buffalo Style Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Buffalo Style Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 28.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals contains 20.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buffalo Style Chicken contains 12.0g per 100g. Buffalo Style Chicken has 8.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs Easy Meals provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Buffalo Style Chicken. 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 frozen dinners & entrees category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.