Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spanish Style Rice
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Hormel Foods CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spanish Styl... | Hormel, Comp... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 52.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 1.9g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Spanish Style Rice vs Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spanish Style Rice has extremely high impact (BSI 97.0) compared to Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy's very high impact (BSI 65.2). Spanish Style Rice contains 17.0g more carbs per serving, Spanish Style Rice provides 1.1g more fiber. Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy 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.
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Nutritional Labels
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Spanish Style Rice
Serving size 150.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 48.0g 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:
WATER; WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE*; CORN*; RED BELL PEPPERS*; SUNFLOWER OIL*; WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA*; SEA SALT; TOMATO POWDER*; SPICES*; SOY LECITHIN*; ONION POWDER*; GARLIC POWDER*; RED BELL PEPPER FLAVOR* [RED BELL PEPPER PUREE*, NATURAL FLAVOR, MISO* (FERMENTED SOYBEANS*, SALT), FLAVOR*]; PAPRIKA* (COLOR); CILANTRO FLAVOR* (FLAVOR*, CILANTRO*, NATURAL FLAVOR).
Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy
Serving size 213.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.1g 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:
MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA [WHEAT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EGG WHITES, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE), TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, BEEF, PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, SALT, LACTIC ACID), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, SORBIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SALT, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), FLAVORING, WHITE VINEGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Spanish Style Rice has a BSI of 97.0 while Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy has a BSI of 65.2. Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 65.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spanish Style Rice contains 34.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy contains 16.4g per 100g. Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy has 18.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spanish Style Rice provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Hormel, Compleats, Mac & Cheese, Beefy, Beefy. Spanish Style Rice provides 1.1g 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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