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Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz
Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tony Chacher... | Sweet & Sour... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.5g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 0.5g | 33.0g |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 3.1g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz
Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz
Serving size 46.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 11.7g 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:
PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE ENRICHED WITH IRON PHOSPHATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE AND FOLIC ACID, RED BEANS, RED BEAN POWDER (RED BEANS, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, CARMINE), DEHYDRATED ONION, SMOKY HAM/BACON FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, PORK FAT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED BELL PEPPERS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, RED PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, CHILI POWDER (RED CHILI PEPPER, SALT, CUMIN, OREGANO, GARLIC), SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT).
Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz
Serving size 284.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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, COOKED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, OLIVE OIL, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT [ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN], DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORING), GREEN AND RED BELL PEPPERS, PINEAPPLE CHUNKS IN JUICE, SUGAR, CARROTS, KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS), DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER CHESTNUTS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, OLIVE OIL, DEXTROSE, DRIED SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORING, TOMATO POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, SPICE, CITRIC ACID. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz has a BSI of 24.1 while Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz has a BSI of 73.2. Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 24.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz contains 31.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz contains 14.4g per 100g. Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz has 17.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz provides 4.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Sweet & Sour Chicken, 72 Oz. Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz provides 3.5g 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 grain based products / meals category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.