What are Entrees, Sides & Small Meals?

Entrees, Sides & Small Meals are ready-to-eat meals and side dishes with varying combinations of protein, carbs, and vegetables. There are 1,468 foods in this category in our database, helping you identify options that fit this food group.

How do Entrees, Sides & Small Meals affect blood sugar levels?

Entrees, Sides & Small Meals are characterized by complete meals with mixed macronutrients affecting blood sugar. The blood sugar impact of this food category depends on the specific nutritional composition of individual foods within the category.

Why choose Entrees, Sides & Small Meals for diabetes management?

Entrees, Sides & Small Meals offer specific benefits including balanced nutrition, convenience, portion control, variety. Each food category offers unique nutritional benefits that can support overall health and diabetes management when chosen wisely.

How can I incorporate Entrees, Sides & Small Meals into my diabetic meal plan?

Popular options in this category include Grilled Chicken Salad, Vegetable Medley, Protein Bowl. Work with a registered dietitian to determine how foods in this category can best fit into your personalized diabetes meal plan.

Are there any considerations for diabetics when eating Entrees, Sides & Small Meals?

Always consult with your healthcare team about how different food categories fit into your individual diabetes management plan.

Where can I find the full list of Entrees, Sides & Small Meals on Badlow?

You can explore all Entrees, Sides & Small Meals by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🍽️ Entrees, Sides & Small Meals | Diabetic Food Analysis & Blood Sugar Impact

Discover 1,468 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals—characterized by complete meals with mixed macronutrients affecting blood sugar—to help you manage blood sugar, compare nutritional impact side-by-side, and eat smarter with Badlow.

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Ingredients
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweet Mashed Potatoes,... Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Sweet WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Sweet WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	122.0g	39.64	120	23.0g	3.1g	2.5g	2.0g	10.0g	7
Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Brand: WEGMANS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 122.0g BSI 39.64 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pasta Mia Penne Napoli... Pasta Mia Penne Napolitana HAGG INTERESTS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pasta Mia Penne Napolitana Pasta Mia Penne Napolitana HAGG INTERESTS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	140.0g	42.16	188	26.0g	4.6g	7.4g	4.2g	3.8g	19
Pasta Mia Penne Napolitana Brand: PALIRRIA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 42.16 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 3.8g Fiber 4.6g Fat 7.4g Protein 4.2g
Save to Collection Amazon	Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	104.0g	94.04	350	51.0g	2.0g	11.0g	13.0g	4.0g	47
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Brand: KRAFT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 104.0g BSI 94.04 Carbs 51.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Long Grain Rice & Quinoa Long Grain Rice & Quinoa WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Long Grain Rice & Quinoa Long Grain Rice & Quinoa WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	140.0g	89.14	239	47.0g	2.0g	3.0g	5.0g	1.0g	5
Long Grain Rice & Quinoa Brand: WEGMANS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 89.14 Carbs 47.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Quinoa & Brown Rice Wi... Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs FRESH & EASY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs FRESH & EASY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	152.0g	90.66	271	49.0g	3.0g	6.0g	6.0g	1.0g	10
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 152.0g BSI 90.66 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Whole Grain Brown Heat... Whole Grain Brown Heat & Serve Rice WAL-MART STORES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Whole Grain Brown Heat & Serve Rice Whole Grain Brown Heat & Serve Rice WAL-MART STORES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	140.0g	98.73	270	52.0g	2.0g	4.5g	6.0g	1.0g	3
Whole Grain Brown Heat & Serve Rice Brand: GREAT VALUE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 98.73 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Tagine Curry, Mild Tagine Curry, Mild TARGET STORES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tagine Curry, Mild Tagine Curry, Mild TARGET STORES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	115.0g	57.25	181	31.0g	2.0g	4.5g	5.0g	5.0g	17
Tagine Curry, Mild Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 115.0g BSI 57.25 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Barley Peas & Lentils ... Barley Peas & Lentils Barley, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split Lentils, Barley Peas & Lentils TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Barley Peas & Lentils Barley, Green S... Barley Peas & Lentils Barley, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split Lentils, Barley Peas & Lentils TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	83.0g	71.4	260	48.0g	11.0g	1.5g	13.0g	1.0g	3
Barley Peas & Lentils Barley, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split Lentils, Barley Peas & Lentils Brand: FULL CIRCLE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 83.0g BSI 71.4 Carbs 48.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 11.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Four Cheese Mashed Pot... Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	28.0g	37.14	100	20.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g	1.0g	45
Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes Brand: WESTERN FAMILY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 37.14 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chicken & Broccoli Orz... Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets, Chicken & Broccoli KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Cr... Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets, Chicken & Broccoli KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	84.0g	73.08	270	40.0g	2.0g	8.0g	10.0g	5.0g	49
Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets, Chicken & Broccoli Brand: VELVEETA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 84.0g BSI 73.08 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Fiesta Rice Seasoned R... Fiesta Rice Seasoned Rice With Corn & Bell Peppers GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fiesta Rice Seasoned Rice With Corn &... Fiesta Rice Seasoned Rice With Corn & Bell Peppers GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	153.0g	88.89	240	46.0g	1.1g	4.5g	5.0g	1.0g	27
Fiesta Rice Seasoned Rice With Corn & Bell Peppers Brand: OLD EL PASO Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 153.0g BSI 88.89 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.1g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Stuffed Shells Stuffed Shells ROSINA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Stuffed Shells Stuffed Shells ROSINA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	177.0g	77.87	329	42.0g	1.9g	9.0g	18.0g	2.0g	25
Stuffed Shells Brand: ROSINA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 177.0g BSI 77.87 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.9g Fat 9.0g Protein 18.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Japanese Curry Noddles Japanese Curry Noddles MIRACLE NOODLE Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Japanese Curry Noddles Japanese Curry Noddles MIRACLE NOODLE Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	140.0g	22.04	80	14.0g	2.9g	2.0g	1.0g	9.0g	20
Japanese Curry Noddles Brand: MIRACLE NOODLE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 22.04 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.9g Fat 2.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Plum Organics, Organic... Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	227.0g	53.81	170	33.0g	5.9g	3.0g	6.0g	5.0g	36
Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili Brand: PLUM ORGANICS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 227.0g BSI 53.81 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 5.9g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Old El Paso, Tortilla ... Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	55.0g	23.38	90	14.0g	2.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.0g	38
Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Brand: OLD EL PASO Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 55.0g BSI 23.38 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Idahoan, Mashed Potato... Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Applewood S... Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	28.0g	37.04	100	20.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g	49
Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon Brand: IDAHOAN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 37.04 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Homestyle Macaroni & C... Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy B... Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	116.0g	100.0	380	57.0g	2.0g	11.0g	14.0g	7.0g	50
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli Brand: KRAFT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 116.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 57.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chili Mac With Beef Chili Mac With Beef OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Chili Mac With Beef Chili Mac With Beef OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	54.0g	48.78	230	31.0g	5.0g	6.0g	12.0g	3.0g	30
Chili Mac With Beef Brand: BLUE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 54.0g BSI 48.78 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Farro With Quinoa Quic... Farro With Quinoa Quick Meal With Grilled Vegetables & Herbs CUCINA & AMORE Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Farro With Quinoa Quick Meal With Gri... Farro With Quinoa Quick Meal With Grilled Vegetables & Herbs CUCINA & AMORE Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	225.0g	84.99	331	53.0g	9.9g	8.0g	10.0g	2.0g	12
Farro With Quinoa Quick Meal With Grilled Vegetables & Herbs Brand: CUCINA & AMORE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 225.0g BSI 84.99 Carbs 53.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 9.9g Fat 8.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lime & Coriander Authe... Lime & Coriander Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice KOALA CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Lime & Coriander Authentic Steamed Ba... Lime & Coriander Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice KOALA CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals	133.0g	65.34	170	34.0g	1.1g	3.0g	3.0g	1.0g	11
Lime & Coriander Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice Brand: TILDA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 133.0g BSI 65.34 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.1g Fat 3.0g Protein 3.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management

🍽️ Entrees, Sides & Small Meals | Diabetic Food Analysis & Blood Sugar Impact

Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Sweet

Pasta Mia Penne Napolitana

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Long Grain Rice & Quinoa

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Whole Grain Brown Heat & Serve Rice

Tagine Curry, Mild

Barley Peas & Lentils Barley, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split Lentils, Barley Peas & Lentils

Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets, Chicken & Broccoli

Fiesta Rice Seasoned Rice With Corn & Bell Peppers

Stuffed Shells

Japanese Curry Noddles

Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili

Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers

Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli

Chili Mac With Beef

Farro With Quinoa Quick Meal With Grilled Vegetables & Herbs

Lime & Coriander Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice