Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice
Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Vegetarian C... | Chef Boyarde... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 8.9g | 4.1g |
| Protein | 11.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice
Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice
Serving size 269.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.1g 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:
VEGETARIAN CHILI: PINTO BEANS, KIDNEY BEANS, BLACK BEANS. TOMATO SAUCE, CHILI POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, SALT, CUMIN. SIDE OF SPANISH RICE: ENRICHED LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE (LONG GRAIN RICE, IRON [FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE], THIAMIN [THIAMINE MONONITRATE], FOLATE [FOLIC ACID]), SEASONING BLEND (TOMATO POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, TOMATO, SUGAR, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GREEN BELL PEPPER, SPCIES, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAM GUM).
Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz
Serving size 239.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 21.9g 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:
TOMATOES (TOMATO PUREE, WATER), WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), BEEF, CRACKERMEAL (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), LESS THAN 2% OF: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, CARROTS, DEHYDRATED ONION, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICE, FLAVORINGS, PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER, SUGAR, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], CREAM, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, CAROTENAL [COLOR]), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, YEAST EXTRACT. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice has a BSI of 77.5 while Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz has a BSI of 55.4. Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 55.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice contains 17.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz contains 13.4g per 100g. Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz has 4.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice provides 3.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Chef Boyardee Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the pasta/noodles category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.