Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Chicken Tikka Masala
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Triple Chees... | Chicken Tikk... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 5.1g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Chicken Tikka Masala
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Nutritional Labels
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Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 58.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, MILKFAT, MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM CARBONATE, CREAM, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGYLCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DRIED BUTTERMILK, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
Chicken Tikka Masala
Serving size 255.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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:
BROWN RICE (WATER, LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE), CHICKEN (BONELESS, CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, RICE STARCH, CANOLA OIL, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER), GREEN PEAS, SAUCE (WATER CREAM, TOMATO PASTE, CORN STARCH, GINGER, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED CANE SYRUP, BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR], CILANTRO, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, SOUR CREAM [CREAM, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, AND CULTURES], WHEY, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, SUGAR, TURMERIC, MUSTARD FLOUR, OLEORESIN TURMERIC, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, LIME OIL).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 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: Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Triple Cheese has a BSI of 75.4 while Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken has a BSI of 64.7. Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 64.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Triple Cheese contains 69.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken contains 14.9g per 100g. Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken has 54.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Triple Cheese provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken. 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 pizza mixes & other dry dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.