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	WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Melissa's, Organic Pol... Melissa's, Organic Polenta Melissa's, Organic Polenta WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Melissa's, Organic Polenta Melissa's, Organic Polenta Melissa's, Organic Polenta	100.0g	27.89	70	15.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Melissa's, Organic Polenta Brand: MELISSA'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 100.0g BSI 27.89 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Melissa's, Organic Pol... Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried... Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato	100.0g	27.89	70	16.0g	1.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato Brand: MELISSA'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 100.0g BSI 27.89 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOMOS AMIGOS INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Black Beans, M... Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black SOMOS AMIGOS INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black	130.0g	35.5	150	24.0g	1.0g	6.0g	1.0g	9.0g
Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black Brand: SOMOS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 130.0g BSI 35.5 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOMOS AMIGOS INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Brown Rice In ... Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With Peppers & Onions, Mexican Brown Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With Peppers & Onions, Mexican Brown SOMOS AMIGOS INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With ... Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With Peppers & Onions, Mexican Brown Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With Peppers & Onions, Mexican Brown	250.0g	83.5	240	45.0g	2.0g	3.0g	4.5g	4.0g
Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With Peppers & Onions, Mexican Brown Brand: SOMOS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 250.0g BSI 83.5 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOFRITO FOODS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Mayocoba Sofri... Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican Mayocoba Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican Mayocoba SOFRITO FOODS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican May... Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican Mayocoba Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican Mayocoba	142.0g	29.68	170	26.0g	3.0g	10.9g	3.5g	8.0g
Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican Mayocoba Brand: FILLO'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 142.0g BSI 29.68 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 10.9g Fat 3.5g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Rice Mexican Rice Mexican Rice GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Rice Mexican Rice Mexican Rice	144.0g	92.88	251	48.0g	3.0g	1.0g	4.5g	5.0g
Mexican Rice Brand: OLD EL PASO Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 144.0g BSI 92.88 Carbs 48.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE GOOD BEAN, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Smoky Chipotle... Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pinto Beans Simmered With Chipotle Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic, & Spices, Mexican Smoky Chipotle Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pinto Beans Simmered With Chipotle Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic, & Spices, Mexican Smoky Chipotle THE GOOD BEAN, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pint... Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pinto Beans Simmered With Chipotle Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic, & Spices, Mexican Smoky Chipotle Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pinto Beans Simmered With Chipotle Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic, & Spices, Mexican Smoky Chipotle	142.0g	0.0	131	0.0g	1.0g	5.0g	2.5g	7.0g
Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pinto Beans Simmered With Chipotle Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic, & Spices, Mexican Smoky Chipotle Brand: THE GOOD BEAN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 142.0g BSI 0.0 Carbs 0.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Style Adobo Ri... Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken With Pinto Beans, Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Ancho Chiles & Lime, Mexican Style Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken With Pinto Beans, Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Ancho Chiles & Lime, Mexican Style OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken Wi... Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken With Pinto Beans, Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Ancho Chiles & Lime, Mexican Style Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken With Pinto Beans, Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Ancho Chiles & Lime, Mexican Style	65.0g	0.0	280	0.0g	3.0g	5.0g	7.0g	15.0g
Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken With Pinto Beans, Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Ancho Chiles & Lime, Mexican Style Brand: MOUNTAIN HOUSE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 65.0g BSI 0.0 Carbs 0.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KOALA CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Style Chili & ... Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice KOALA CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic ... Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice	148.0g	65.33	181	35.0g	1.0g	2.1g	4.0g	3.0g
Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice Brand: TILDA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 148.0g BSI 65.33 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 4.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Style Pinto Be... Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mexican Style Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mexican Style UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mex... Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mexican Style Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mexican Style	142.0g	69.39	200	39.0g	2.0g	4.0g	2.0g	5.0g
Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mexican Style Brand: UNCLE BEN'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 142.0g BSI 69.39 Carbs 39.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Microwaveable Mexican ... Microwaveable Mexican Rice Microwaveable Mexican Rice HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Microwaveable Mexican Rice Microwaveable Mexican Rice Microwaveable Mexican Rice	140.0g	67.53	169	36.0g	3.0g	2.0g	2.0g	4.0g
Microwaveable Mexican Rice Brand: HY-VEE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 67.53 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Microwaveable Roasted ... Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, R... Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken	140.0g	79.17	210	40.0g	1.0g	0.0g	3.0g	5.0g
Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken Brand: HY-VEE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 79.17 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAN HUA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Miki Noodles Miki Noodles Miki Noodles WAN HUA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Miki Noodles Miki Noodles Miki Noodles	140.0g	99.26	274	53.0g	0.0g	2.5g	2.5g	10.0g
Miki Noodles Brand: WAN HUA FOODS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 99.26 Carbs 53.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.5g Fat 2.5g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice	125.0g	81.28	200	42.0g	0.0g	1.0g	2.0g	4.0g
Mild Basmati Rice Brand: TASTY BITE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 125.0g BSI 81.28 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice Mild Basmati Rice	113.0g	77.21	190	40.0g	0.0g	1.0g	2.0g	4.0g
Mild Basmati Rice Brand: TASTY BITE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 113.0g BSI 77.21 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	INTERGGS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Butter Chickpeas ... Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach, Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach, Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies INTERGGS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With ... Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach, Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach, Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies	285.0g	67.05	259	41.0g	8.0g	7.1g	11.0g	7.0g
Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach, Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies Brand: PATAK'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 285.0g BSI 67.05 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 7.1g Fat 11.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GALAXY DISTRIBUTORS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Chana Masala, Mild Mild Chana Masala, Mild Mild Chana Masala, Mild GALAXY DISTRIBUTORS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Chana Masala, Mild Mild Chana Masala, Mild Mild Chana Masala, Mild	150.0g	65.86	380	52.0g	4.8g	18.0g	13.0g	14.0g
Mild Chana Masala, Mild Brand: WAAH ORGANIC Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 150.0g BSI 65.86 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 4.8g Fiber 18.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Cheddar Crispy Ch... Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites, Mild Cheddar Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites, Mild Cheddar MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Pot... Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites, Mild Cheddar Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites, Mild Cheddar	85.0g	50.45	210	28.0g	1.0g	2.0g	8.0g	6.0g
Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites, Mild Cheddar Brand: MCCAIN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 85.0g BSI 50.45 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	INTERGGS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Chickpea & Veggie... Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Green Beans & Cauliflower, Chickpea & Veggie Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Green Beans & Cauliflower, Chickpea & Veggie INTERGGS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Gre... Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Green Beans & Cauliflower, Chickpea & Veggie Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Green Beans & Cauliflower, Chickpea & Veggie	285.0g	54.93	291	37.0g	6.0g	9.1g	17.0g	8.0g
Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Green Beans & Cauliflower, Chickpea & Veggie Brand: PATAK'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 285.0g BSI 54.93 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 9.1g Fat 17.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOFRITO FOODS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Cuban Black Beans... Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito SOFRITO FOODS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito	142.0g	37.49	160	25.0g	2.0g	6.0g	4.0g	8.0g
Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito Brand: FILLO'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 142.0g BSI 37.49 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 8.0g

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

Melissa's, Organic Polenta

Melissa's, Organic Polenta, Sun Dried Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato

Mexican Black Beans, Mexican Black

Mexican Brown Rice In Red Salsa With Peppers & Onions, Mexican Brown

Mexican Mayocoba Sofrito, Mexican Mayocoba

Mexican Rice

Mexican Smoky Chipotle Made With Pinto Beans Simmered With Chipotle Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic, & Spices, Mexican Smoky Chipotle

Mexican Style Adobo Rice & Chicken With Pinto Beans, Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Ancho Chiles & Lime, Mexican Style

Mexican Style Chili & Bean Authentic Steamed Basmati Rice

Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice, Mexican Style

Microwaveable Mexican Rice

Microwaveable Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken

Miki Noodles

Mild Basmati Rice

Mild Basmati Rice

Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach, Mild Butter Chickpeas & Veggies

Mild Chana Masala, Mild

Mild Cheddar Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites, Mild Cheddar

Mild Chickpea & Veggie Korma With Green Beans & Cauliflower, Chickpea & Veggie

Mild Cuban Black Beans Sofrito