Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spicy Quinoa... | Rice With Gr... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style
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Nutritional Labels
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Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice
Serving size 45.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.0g 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:
WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA, WHOLE GRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE, SALT, ORGANIC RED BELL PEPPER, ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC RED PEPPER, ORGANIC HERBS, ORGANIC CARROT, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC TOMATO, ORGANIC ORANGE PEEL, ORGANIC LEMON PEEL, CITRIC ACID
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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Spicy Quinoa And Brown...
Minerals
Rice With Green Pepper...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice
Rice With Green Peppers & C...
Food Tags
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Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice 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: Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice has a BSI of 58.3 while Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style has a BSI of 67.1. Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 58.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice contains 71.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style contains 77.8g per 100g. Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice has 6.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice provides 4.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.2g in Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style. Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice provides 2.2g 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.
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.