Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags
Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5#
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Whole Grain ... | Bongards Ita... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 7.6g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 15.4g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 11.5g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags
Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5#
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags
Serving size 170.1 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.4g 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:
COOKED MACARONI (WATER, MACARONI [WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATES AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES, SEASONING [POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLAVOR (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN)], PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT), NONFAT DRY MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CHEESE FLAVOR (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, BUTTER), BUTTER FLAVORING (WHEY SOLIDS, ENZYME-MODIFIED BUTTER [BUTTER, BUTTERMILK POWDER, ENZYMES], MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED BUTTER [BUTTER, BUTTERMILK POWDER], GUAR GUM, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC [FOR COLOR]), SODIUM PHOSPHATES AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH.
Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5#
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), GARLIC POWDER, SALT, OREGANO, NATAMYCIN (A MOLD INHIBITOR)
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: Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags has a BSI of 58.2 while Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5# has a BSI of 1.8. Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5# has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5# appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags contains 17.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5# contains 3.6g per 100g. Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5# has 14.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5#. 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 cheese/cheese substitutes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.