Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Toaster Pastry, Apple
The Kroger Co.Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites
Giant Eagle, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Toaster Past... | Restaurant S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 12.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 16.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Toaster Pastry, Apple vs Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites comparison: Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites has a very high blood sugar impact (BSI 53.9) while Toaster Pastry, Apple has high impact (BSI 44.6). Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites contains 5.0g more carbs per serving. Consider Toaster Pastry, Apple for better blood sugar control.
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.
Toaster Pastry, Apple
Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Toaster Pastry, Apple
Serving size 54.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 11.0g 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 FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DEXTROSE, CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), WHEY, SALT, YEAST, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, EGGS, APPLE PUREE, NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, LOCUST BEAN GUM, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, AGAR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CELLULOSE GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CINNAMON, AMMONIUM SULFATE, L-CYSTEINE, SODIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, SILICON DIOXIDE, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR.
Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites
Serving size 90.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEESE WHEY, WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES] MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, VINEGAR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ANNATTO COLOR, CAROTENE COLOR, PAPRIKA COLOR), ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, [ENRICHED WITH IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}] AND B VITAMIN [NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, VEGETABLE COLOR, ENZYMES), DEHYDRATED CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR, ROMANO [MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT STARCH, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH MODIFIED, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DRIED WHEY, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), DEXTROSE, CARAMEL (COLOR), DRIED YEAST, EGG WHITES, GUAR GUM, NONFAT MILK, SOY FLOUR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Toaster Pastry, Apple
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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: Toaster Pastry, Apple has a BSI of 44.6 while Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites has a BSI of 53.9. Toaster Pastry, Apple has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Toaster Pastry, Apple appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Toaster Pastry, Apple contains 44.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites contains 32.2g per 100g. Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites has 12.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Toaster Pastry, Apple provides 1.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites. 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 frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.