Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spanish Rice... | Rice With Gr... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style
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Nutritional Labels
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Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 41.0g 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:
RICE, SALT, RED BELL PEPPER*, ONIONS, TOMATO*, GARLIC, PAPRIKA (COLOR), YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO (COLOR).
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 33.0g 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:
LONG GRAIN ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE (RICE ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE], NIACIN, THIAMINE [THIAMINE MONONITRATE] AND FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN FLAVOR (SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, GRANULATED ONION, CHICKEN FAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE AS ANTICAKING AGENT, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, PARSLEY), FREEZE DRIED CORN, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPER STRIPS, DEHYDRATED MINCED ONION, GRANULATED GARLIC, CHILI POWDER (CHILE PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, CUMIN, SPICES), SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE AS ANTICAKING AGENT, CAYENNE PEPPER, ANNATO.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix
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Food Tags
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Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix 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 Pilaf Mix, Spanish Rice has a BSI of 82.7 while Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style has a BSI of 67.1. Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 67.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix, Spanish Rice contains 76.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style contains 77.8g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix, Spanish Rice provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.2g in Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style. 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 flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.