Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spaghetti Pesto
Giant Eagle, Inc.Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner
General Mills, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spaghetti Pesto | Cheeseburger... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 52.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spaghetti Pesto
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Nutritional Labels
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Spaghetti Pesto
Serving size 80.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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:
DURUM WHEAT PASTA, PROCESSED CHEESE POWDER (CHEESE [MILK, SALT, RENNET], WHEY POWDER SALT, SODIUM CITRATE), POWDERED WHEY, POWDERED OLIVE OIL PREPARATION (OLIVE OIL, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SODIUM CASEINATE), NATURAL FLAVOR, SPINACH POWDER, DEHYDRATED BASIL DEHYDRATED ONION, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, TURMERIC POWDER.
Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner
Serving size 60.0 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:
ORGANIC WHEAT PASTA (*WHEAT FLOUR, *WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, WHEY, SKIM MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR, XANTHAN GUM), SEASONING (*WHEY, *TOMATO POWDER, *ONION POWDER, *CORN STARCH, *CHEDDAR CHEESE [*PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES], SALT, *ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, *SUGAR, ORGANIC SPICES [*MUSTARD POWDER, *BLACK PEPPER, *WHITE PEPPER], CITRIC ACID, SAFFLOWER OIL, *GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE FOR ANTICAKING).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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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 Pesto has a BSI of 95.9 while Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner has a BSI of 54.0. Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 54.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spaghetti Pesto contains 65.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner contains 50.0g per 100g. Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner has 15.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spaghetti Pesto provides 2.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner. 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.