Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spanish Style Yellow Rice
Chicken & Vegetable Rice
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spanish Styl... | Chicken & Ve... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spanish Style Yellow Rice
Chicken & Vegetable Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Spanish Style Yellow Rice
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 35.0g 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 PARBOILED RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER*, GREEN BELL PEPPER*, CAYENNE PEPPER*, GARLIC*, ONION*, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, COLOR ADDED (ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC EXTRACT), SOYBEAN OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, WHEY (MILK), WHEAT FLOUR.
Chicken & Vegetable Rice
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE [LONG GRAIN RICE, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), FOLATE (FOLIC ACID)]; WHOLE GRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE; SEASONING BLEND (CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, PEAS*, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, CARROTS*, ONION*, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT+++*, BROCCOLI POWDER, SPICES, TURMERIC (COLOR), SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS].
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Spanish Style Yellow Rice
Minerals
Chicken & Vegetable Rice
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Spanish Style Yellow Rice
Chicken & Vegetable Rice
Food Tags
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Spanish Style Yellow Rice Tags
Chicken & Vegetable Rice Tags
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 Yellow Rice, Spanish Style has a BSI of 69.1 while Chicken & Vegetable Rice, Chicken & Vegetable has a BSI of 82.2. Spanish Style Yellow Rice, Spanish Style has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Spanish Style Yellow Rice, Spanish Style appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 69.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spanish Style Yellow Rice, Spanish Style contains 80.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken & Vegetable Rice, Chicken & Vegetable contains 75.4g per 100g. Chicken & Vegetable Rice, Chicken & Vegetable has 4.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spanish Style Yellow Rice, Spanish Style provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Chicken & Vegetable Rice, Chicken & Vegetable. 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.