Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna
Sun Company, Inc. (R&M)Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad
Hans Kissle Co., Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tuna Salad W... | Buffalo Styl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 41.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna vs Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna has extremely high impact (BSI 84.0) compared to Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad's high impact (BSI 44.4). Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna contains 24.0g more carbs per serving, Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna provides 3.1g more fiber. Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad 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.
Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna
Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad
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Nutritional Labels
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Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna
Serving size 172.93 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 36.0g 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:
BREAD: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, COARSE CRACKED WHEAT, YEAST, HONEY, FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, GRANULATED SUGAR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), TAPIOCA, MALT, DOUGH IMPROVER (MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES AND 2, OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID), CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, TUNA LIGHT TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH, SALT, MAYONNAISE SOYBEAN OIL WATER, GORN SYRUP, EGG YOLK, DISTILLED AND CIDER VINEGAR, SALT SPICE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR.
Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad
Serving size 135.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.1g 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 (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICKEN MEAT, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE [FROM CONCENTRATE], OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [USED TO PROTECT QUALITY]), BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, EGG YOLKS, SALT, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, ONION, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CARAMEL COLOR, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, ANCHOVIES, TAMARIND, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA), HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), SOYBEAN OIL, HONEY, CARROTS, WATER, RED PEPPERS, SCALLIONS, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, NISIN PREPARATION [SODIUM CHLORIDE, NISIN PREPARATION], EGG WHITE LYSOZYME), SALT, DIJON MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES), SPICES, XANTHAN AND GUAR GUM (STANDARDIZED WITH DEXTROSE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna has a BSI of 84.0 while Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad has a BSI of 44.4. Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna contains 27.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad contains 17.8g per 100g. Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad has 10.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna provides 2.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Buffalo Style Chicken & Pasta Salad. Tuna Salad Wedge, Tuna provides 1.6g 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.
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