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	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Four Cheese Real Mashe... Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Cheese, Four Cheese Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Cheese, Four Cheese HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seas... Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Cheese, Four Cheese Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Cheese, Four Cheese	28.0g	37.14	100	20.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Cheese, Four Cheese Brand: HY-VEE 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	FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freekeh Salad With Zuc... Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed	106.0g	33.63	140	20.0g	1.0g	3.0g	5.0g	3.0g
Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed Brand: SIMPLY ROUNDY'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 106.0g BSI 33.63 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Beef Stew Freeze Dried Beef Stew Freeze Dried Beef Stew OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Beef Stew Freeze Dried Beef Stew Freeze Dried Beef Stew	49.0g	36.88	200	23.0g	3.0g	3.0g	7.0g	14.0g
Freeze Dried Beef Stew Brand: BLUE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 49.0g BSI 36.88 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Chicken T... Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Rice And Vegetables, Chicken Teriyaki Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Rice And Vegetables, Chicken Teriyaki OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Ri... Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Rice And Vegetables, Chicken Teriyaki Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Rice And Vegetables, Chicken Teriyaki	57.0g	74.49	230	41.0g	13.0g	2.0g	2.5g	11.0g
Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Rice And Vegetables, Chicken Teriyaki Brand: BLUE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 57.0g BSI 74.49 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Fusilli P... Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Italian Sausage Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Italian Sausage OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Itali... Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Italian Sausage Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Italian Sausage	61.0g	58.57	260	34.0g	8.0g	3.0g	8.0g	11.0g
Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Italian Sausage Brand: BLUE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 61.0g BSI 58.57 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Lasagna W... Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce,... Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce	54.0g	48.1	240	29.0g	6.0g	3.0g	8.0g	14.0g
Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce Brand: BLUE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 54.0g BSI 48.1 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Rice & Ch... Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree	60.0g	76.36	270	41.0g	1.0g	1.0g	10.0g	6.0g
Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree Brand: BLUE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 60.0g BSI 76.36 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals French Beans With Butt... French Beans With Butter Boy, French Butter French Beans With Butter Boy, French Butter WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals French Beans With Butter Boy, French ... French Beans With Butter Boy, French Butter French Beans With Butter Boy, French Butter	198.0g	11.83	249	10.0g	4.0g	4.0g	22.0g	4.0g
French Beans With Butter Boy, French Butter Brand: WEGMANS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 198.0g BSI 11.83 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 22.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh Buttery Chive & ... Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag	140.0g	39.7	140	22.0g	2.0g	2.0g	4.5g	3.0g
Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag Brand: GREEN GIANT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 39.7 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh Buttery Sea Salt... Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes	140.0g	37.73	140	21.0g	2.0g	2.0g	4.5g	3.0g
Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes Brand: GREEN GIANT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 37.73 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH FINDS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Spaghetti With Marinar... Fresh Finds, Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce FRESH FINDS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Fresh Finds, Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce	283.0g	61.66	190	35.0g	11.0g	4.0g	2.5g	8.0g
Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Brand: FRESH FINDS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 283.0g BSI 61.66 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LO YUMHMIE FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freshline Sweet Potato... Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz LO YUMHMIE FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz	110.0g	37.92	90	22.0g	5.0g	3.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz Brand: FRESHLINE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 110.0g BSI 37.92 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRIEDA'S, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Frieda's, Organic Pole... Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional FRIEDA'S, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional	113.0g	35.87	80	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional Brand: FRIEDA'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 113.0g BSI 35.87 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HALDIRAM SNACKS PVT. LTD. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fried Ladies Finger (O... Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In A Spicy Gravy Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In A Spicy Gravy HALDIRAM SNACKS PVT. LTD. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In ... Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In A Spicy Gravy Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In A Spicy Gravy	150.0g	26.91	360	18.0g	0.0g	4.1g	30.0g	4.0g
Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In A Spicy Gravy Brand: HALDIRAM SNACKS PVT. LTD. Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 150.0g BSI 26.91 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 4.1g Fat 30.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals ""Fried Rice"" Bowl ""Fried Rice"" Bowl ""Fried Rice"" Bowl GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals ""Fried Rice"" Bowl ""Fried Rice"" Bowl ""Fried Rice"" Bowl	110.0g	21.89	80	13.0g	9.0g	2.0g	1.0g	3.0g
""Fried Rice"" Bowl Brand: GREEN FRESH GIANT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 110.0g BSI 21.89 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fried Rice With Peas &... Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas ... Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots	240.0g	79.63	221	42.0g	1.0g	1.9g	4.0g	5.0g
Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots Brand: BEN'S ORIGINAL Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 240.0g BSI 79.63 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.9g Fat 4.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BUDD FOODS INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Baked White Meat... Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie BUDD FOODS INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie	227.0g	66.51	341	36.0g	2.0g	2.0g	18.0g	10.0g
Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie Brand: MRS BUDD'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 227.0g BSI 66.51 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE KROGER CO. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta THE KROGER CO. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta	200.0g	100.0	340	61.0g	1.0g	4.0g	3.0g	13.0g
Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta Brand: KROGER Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 200.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 61.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Cooked Elbows Re... Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta	120.0g	70.95	190	41.0g	0.0g	5.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Brand: BARILLA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 120.0g BSI 70.95 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Cooked Elbows Re... Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta BARILLA G & R F.LLI S.P.A. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta	120.0g	70.95	190	41.0g	0.0g	5.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta Brand: BARILLA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 120.0g BSI 70.95 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g

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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

Four Cheese Real Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Cheese, Four Cheese

Freekeh Salad With Zucchini & Seaweed

Freeze Dried Beef Stew

Freeze Dried Chicken Teriyaki With Rice And Vegetables, Chicken Teriyaki

Freeze Dried Fusilli Pasta With Italian Sausage

Freeze Dried Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce

Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken Entree

French Beans With Butter Boy, French Butter

Fresh Buttery Chive & Dill Smash In Bag

Fresh Buttery Sea Salt & Pepper Potatoes

Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce

Freshline Sweet Potato Fries, 20 Oz

Frieda's, Organic Polenta, Traditional

Fried Ladies Finger (Okra) Cooked In A Spicy Gravy

""Fried Rice"" Bowl

Fried Rice With Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots

Fully Baked White Meat Chicken Pie

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Fully Cooked Elbows Ready Pasta