Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce
Cooked Brown Rice
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spanish Rice... | Cooked Brown... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 52.0g | 36.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce
Cooked Brown Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce
Serving size 67.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 47.0g 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 LONG GRAIN RICE (RICE, NIACIN, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED VERMICELLI (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATO*, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), SPICES, SALT, ONION*, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER*, SUGAR, GARLIC*, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN.
Cooked Brown Rice
Serving size 105.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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:
COOKED ORGANIC BROWN RICE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce 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: Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce has a BSI of 96.0 while Cooked Brown Rice has a BSI of 67.4. Cooked Brown Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cooked Brown Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 67.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce contains 77.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cooked Brown Rice contains 34.3g per 100g. Cooked Brown Rice has 43.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce provides 4.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.9g in Cooked Brown Rice. Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Spanish Sauce provides 2.6g 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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