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	WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Piquillo & Jalapeno Pe... Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Pi... Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper	210.0g	47.42	210	29.0g	5.0g	5.0g	8.0g	5.0g
Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Brand: SHOPRITE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 210.0g BSI 47.42 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pizza Kabobbles Lunch ... Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations	56.0g	51.64	300	29.0g	17.0g	1.0g	17.0g	9.0g
Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations Brand: LUNCHABLES Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 56.0g BSI 51.64 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plain Ground Lupin Bea... Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain	35.0g	1.85	110	14.0g	1.0g	13.0g	2.0g	14.0g
Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain Brand: CARRINGTON FARMS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 35.0g BSI 1.85 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 13.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOUTH MILL MUSHROOM SALES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plant Powered Southwes... Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable SOUTH MILL MUSHROOM SALES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable	110.0g	23.93	80	16.0g	3.0g	4.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable Brand: THE PLANTED PATH Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 110.0g BSI 23.93 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plum Organics, Organic... Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili	227.0g	53.81	170	33.0g	5.0g	5.9g	3.0g	6.0g
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	CARIBE INTERNATIONAL GROUP Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta Polenta Polenta CARIBE INTERNATIONAL GROUP Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta Polenta Polenta	40.0g	55.44	110	29.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Polenta Brand: THE FRESH MARKET Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 40.0g BSI 55.44 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta 100% Corn Polenta 100% Corn Polenta 100% Corn INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta 100% Corn Polenta 100% Corn Polenta 100% Corn	65.0g	94.27	230	50.0g	1.0g	2.0g	1.0g	5.0g
Polenta 100% Corn Brand: CUCINA & AMORE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 65.0g BSI 94.27 Carbs 50.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta Corn Grits Polenta Corn Grits Polenta Corn Grits BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta Corn Grits Polenta Corn Grits Polenta Corn Grits	35.0g	49.15	130	27.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g	3.0g
Polenta Corn Grits Brand: BOB'S RED MILL Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 35.0g BSI 49.15 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SAN GENNARO FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta, Traditional I... Polenta, Traditional Italian Polenta, Traditional Italian SAN GENNARO FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta, Traditional Italian Polenta, Traditional Italian Polenta, Traditional Italian	100.0g	27.89	70	15.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Polenta, Traditional Italian Brand: SAN GENNARO Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 100.0g BSI 27.89 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PANOS BRANDS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta Valsugana, Pre... Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour PANOS BRANDS LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour	30.0g	45.29	110	24.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.5g	2.0g
Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour Brand: POLENTA VALSUGANA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 30.0g BSI 45.29 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOPHIA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta With Cheese Polenta With Cheese Polenta With Cheese SOPHIA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta With Cheese Polenta With Cheese Polenta With Cheese	42.5g	52.37	160	28.0g	2.0g	1.0g	3.0g	4.0g
Polenta With Cheese Brand: SOPHIA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 42.5g BSI 52.37 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta With Porcini M... Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms	30.0g	35.08	100	20.0g	4.0g	2.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms Brand: DAVINCI Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 30.0g BSI 35.08 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Porcini Mushroom And C... Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mushroom; Cheese Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mushroom; Cheese VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mu... Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mushroom; Cheese Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mushroom; Cheese	56.0g	63.41	200	35.0g	4.0g	2.0g	2.5g	9.0g
Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mushroom; Cheese Brand: ALESSI Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 56.0g BSI 63.41 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	POCO KITCHEN Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pork & Ginger Umami Po... Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With Chilies, Ginger, Wild Atlantic Kombu & Ramen Noodles, Pork & Ginger Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With Chilies, Ginger, Wild Atlantic Kombu & Ramen Noodles, Pork & Ginger POCO KITCHEN Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With C... Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With Chilies, Ginger, Wild Atlantic Kombu & Ramen Noodles, Pork & Ginger Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With Chilies, Ginger, Wild Atlantic Kombu & Ramen Noodles, Pork & Ginger	99.0g	95.02	270	53.0g	7.0g	3.0g	8.0g	19.0g
Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With Chilies, Ginger, Wild Atlantic Kombu & Ramen Noodles, Pork & Ginger Brand: POCO KITCHEN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 99.0g BSI 95.02 Carbs 53.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 19.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pork Potstickers With ... Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Dipping Sauce Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Dipping Sauce INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping S... Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Dipping Sauce Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Dipping Sauce	98.0g	42.63	210	23.0g	3.0g	1.0g	9.0g	9.0g
Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Dipping Sauce Brand: CARRY OUT CUISINE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 98.0g BSI 42.63 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SOUTH MILL MUSHROOM SALES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Portabella Mushrooms Portabella Mushrooms Portabella Mushrooms SOUTH MILL MUSHROOM SALES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Portabella Mushrooms Portabella Mushrooms Portabella Mushrooms	85.0g	5.91	120	6.0g	1.0g	3.0g	9.0g	3.0g
Portabella Mushrooms Brand: MINUTE MUSHROOMS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 85.0g BSI 5.91 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Cheddar Che... Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Potato; Cheddar Cheese Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Potato; Cheddar Cheese DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Po... Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Potato; Cheddar Cheese Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Potato; Cheddar Cheese	123.0g	82.62	240	43.0g	3.0g	1.0g	4.5g	7.0g
Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Potato; Cheddar Cheese Brand: DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI INC. Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 123.0g BSI 82.62 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Cheese Pierogi Potato And Cheese Pierogi Potato And Cheese Pierogi DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Cheese Pierogi Potato And Cheese Pierogi Potato And Cheese Pierogi	123.0g	69.09	200	37.0g	3.0g	2.0g	2.0g	7.0g
Potato And Cheese Pierogi Brand: DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI INC. Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 123.0g BSI 69.09 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Onion Piero... Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion	123.0g	75.13	200	40.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g	6.0g
Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion Brand: DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI INC. Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 123.0g BSI 75.13 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Spinach Pie... Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; Spinach Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; Spinach DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; S... Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; Spinach Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; Spinach	123.0g	75.13	200	40.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g	6.0g
Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; Spinach Brand: DELICIOUS FRESH PIEROGI INC. Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 123.0g BSI 75.13 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g

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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

Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper Quinoa, Piquillo & Jalapeno Pepper

Pizza Kabobbles Lunch Combinations

Plain Ground Lupin Bean, Plain

Plant Powered Southwest Vegetable

Plum Organics, Organic Veggie Chili

Polenta

Polenta 100% Corn

Polenta Corn Grits

Polenta, Traditional Italian

Polenta Valsugana, Pre Cooked Corn Flour

Polenta With Cheese

Polenta With Porcini Mushrooms

Porcini Mushroom And Cheese Pasta, Mushroom; Cheese

Pork & Ginger Umami Pork Broth With Chilies, Ginger, Wild Atlantic Kombu & Ramen Noodles, Pork & Ginger

Pork Potstickers With Ponzu Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Portabella Mushrooms

Potato And Cheddar Cheese Pierogi, Potato; Cheddar Cheese

Potato And Cheese Pierogi

Potato And Onion Pierogi, Potato; Onion

Potato And Spinach Pierogi, Potato; Spinach