Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Spirals & Cheese Dinner
ShurfineBeef Pasta
General Mills, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Spirals & Ch... | Beef Pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 50.0g | 21.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Spirals & Cheese Dinner vs Beef Pasta: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spirals & Cheese Dinner has extremely high impact (BSI 95.5) compared to Beef Pasta's high impact (BSI 38.9). Spirals & Cheese Dinner contains 29.0g more carbs per serving. Beef Pasta 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.
Spirals & Cheese Dinner
Beef Pasta
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Nutritional Labels
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Spirals & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT: (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE: (DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: BEET JUICE (COLOR), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR), CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID).
Beef Pasta
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 19.0g 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ONION* MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 5), HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (CORN, SOY), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, YEAST EXTRACT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SUGAR, BEEF STOCK, CORN SYRUP*, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, BEEF FAT, SULFITING AGENTS, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC*, SOY SAUCE* (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Spirals & Cheese Dinner
Minerals
Beef Pasta
Minerals
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: Spirals & Cheese Dinner has a BSI of 95.5 while Beef Pasta has a BSI of 38.9. Beef Pasta has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Beef Pasta appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 38.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Spirals & Cheese Dinner contains 71.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Beef Pasta contains 70.0g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Spirals & Cheese Dinner provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Beef Pasta. Beef Pasta provides 1.9g 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 pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.