Pasta By Shape & Type Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gluten Free ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta, Penne
|
55g | 76.4 | 364 | 76.4 | — | 5.5 | 3.6 | 7.3 |
|
Durum Wheat ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SIMPLY NATURE
Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta, Linguine
|
56g | 78.0 | 357 | 75.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brown Rice P...
Food 1
Food 1
Brown Rice Pasta, Fusilli
|
52g | 76.5 | 385 | 78.9 | — | 3.8 | 2.9 | 7.7 |
|
Manicotti Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• O' SOLE MIO INC.
Manicotti Cheese & Spinach
|
140g | 58.1 | 207 | 22.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 7.1 | 11.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sea Shells E...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Sea Shells Enriched Macaroni Product
|
56g | 77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Pasta, Casar...
Food 2
Food 2
• NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC
Pasta, Casarecce
|
56g | 75.8 | 357 | 73.2 | — | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Enriched Macaroni Product, Cavatappi
|
56g | 77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Caserecce 10...
Food 2
Food 2
• CUTTING EDGE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Caserecce 100% Organic Pasta
|
56g | 81.6 | 357 | 78.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• LAKE VENTURES LLC
Enriched Macaroni Product, Penne Rigate
|
55g | 77.8 | 382 | 76.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.7 |
|
Fettuccine
Food 2
Food 2
• MAHCO INC
Fettuccine
|
95g | 95.3 | 305 | 54.7 | — | 3.2 | 2.6 | 11.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Artisanal Pasta
Food 1
Food 1
• SEVERINO PASTA MFG.
Artisanal Pasta
|
46g | 61.7 | 370 | 71.7 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 15.2 |
|
Traditional ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Traditional Rigatoni #24 Pasta
|
56g | 78.2 | 357 | 75.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Perfect Past...
Food 1
Food 1
• PERFECT PASTA INC.
Perfect Pasta, Cheese Tortellini
|
113g | 82.8 | 274 | 39.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 8.9 | 11.5 |
|
Trofie Pasta
Food 2
Food 2
• ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Trofie Pasta
|
56g | 75.5 | 375 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spinach Fett...
Food 1
Food 1
• SPRINGFIELD PASTA COMPANY, INC.
Spinach Fettuccine
|
57g | 65.9 | 368 | 73.7 | 8.8 | 14.0 | 2.6 | 14.0 |
|
Angel Hair G...
Food 2
Food 2
• BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A.
Angel Hair Grain & Legume Pasta
|
56g | 63.5 | 339 | 67.9 | 3.6 | 8.9 | 1.8 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Italian Maca...
Food 1
Food 1
• STONEWALL KITCHEN, LLC
Italian Macaroni Product, Fusilli
|
56g | 81.6 | 375 | 78.6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Cracked Blac...
Food 2
Food 2
• SPECIALLY SELECTED
Cracked Black Pepper Fettuccine
|
100g | 85.8 | 270 | 54.0 | — | 10.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Old World Ar...
Food 1
Food 1
• SPRINGFIELD PASTA COMPANY, INC.
Old World Artisanal Pasta
|
57g | 61.8 | 368 | 70.2 | 3.5 | 14.0 | 2.6 | 15.8 |
|
Tri Color Ro...
Food 2
Food 2
• REGGANO PASTAS
Tri Color Rotini
|
56g | 75.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ravioli
Food 1
Food 1
• MARKET BASKET INC.
Ravioli
|
112g | 54.8 | 179 | 26.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 8.0 |
|
Macaroni Pro...
Food 2
Food 2
• MANZO FOOD SALES, INC.
Macaroni Product, Ditalini
|
56g | 78.0 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plain Cousco...
Food 1
Food 1
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Plain Couscous Mix
|
62g | 87.7 | 371 | 77.4 | 1.6 | 4.8 | — | 12.9 |
|
Porcini Mush...
Food 2
Food 2
• SBIROLI
Porcini Mushrooms Linguine
|
56g | 78.6 | 375 | 75.2 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 11.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shoprite, Ziti
Food 1
Food 1
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Shoprite, Ziti
|
56g | 75.8 | 357 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Racconto, Pe...
Food 2
Food 2
• VIDETTE INC
Racconto, Penne Rigate, 100% Whole Wheat, All Natural Ingredients Macaroni Product
|
56g | 74.2 | 375 | 78.6 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chia, Corn A...
Food 1
Food 1
• LISA PRODUCE
Chia, Corn And Rice Pasta, Chia Penne
|
56g | 80.4 | 386 | 80.4 | — | 7.1 | 1.6 | 8.9 |
|
Penne Rigate...
Food 2
Food 2
• GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC.
Penne Rigate No. 36, Gluten Free Pasta
|
56g | 74.3 | 375 | 76.8 | — | 8.9 | 3.6 | 8.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
American Bea...
Food 1
Food 1
• NEW WORLD PASTA COMPANY
American Beauty, Mostaccioli Pasta, Enriched Macaroni Product
|
56g | 77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUMMO SPA--MOLINO & PASTIFICIO
Enriched Macaroni Product, Cut Ziti No. 36
|
56g | 75.5 | 375 | 73.2 | — | 3.6 | 1.8 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Enriched Macaroni Product Acini Di Pepe No. 48
|
56g | 77.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
100% Chickpe...
Food 2
Food 2
• BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC
100% Chickpea Casarecce Pasta
|
56g | 51.3 | 375 | 60.7 | 1.8 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gluten Free ...
Food 1
Food 1
• KENOVER MARKETING CORP.
Gluten Free Spirals Yolk Free Noodle Style Pasta
|
55g | 80.6 | 356 | 74.6 | — | — | 1.8 | 7.3 |
|
100% Whole G...
Food 2
Food 2
• RALEY'S
100% Whole Grain Pasta
|
56g | 65.6 | 321 | 69.6 | 3.6 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 16.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Delicate Egg...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Delicate Egg Pasta Generously Filled With A Blend Of Three Cheeses And Black Pepper Ravioli, Cheese & Black Pepper
|
104g | 57.6 | 269 | 30.8 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
|
Enriched Egg...
Food 2
Food 2
• BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A.
Enriched Egg Pasta Product, Oven Ready Lasagne
|
51g | 67.8 | 373 | 72.6 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 13.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enriched Spa...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Enriched Spaghetti Product, Fettuccine
|
56g | 75.8 | 375 | 73.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
|
Enriched Mac...
Food 2
Food 2
• BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A.
Enriched Macaroni Product, Ditalini
|
56g | 75.8 | 357 | 75.0 | 1.8 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Pasta By Shape & Type food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.
Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.