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	TARGET STORES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Mashed Pot... Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional TARGET STORES Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional	140.0g	49.09	260	27.0g	2.0g	2.0g	16.0g	2.0g
Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 49.09 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Branded Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Mashed Pot... Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional USDA Branded Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional	140.0g	49.09	260	27.0g	2.0g	2.0g	16.0g	2.0g
Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 49.09 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FLAVOR DELITE INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Polenta, T... Traditional Polenta, Traditional Traditional Polenta, Traditional FLAVOR DELITE INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Polenta, Traditional Traditional Polenta, Traditional Traditional Polenta, Traditional	100.0g	27.89	70	15.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Traditional Polenta, Traditional Brand: BELLA-FAMIGLIA 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	WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Vegetable ... Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice	140.0g	72.9	251	39.0g	2.0g	2.0g	7.0g	6.0g
Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice Brand: TY LING Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 140.0g BSI 72.9 Carbs 39.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RIVIANA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tri Color Orzo Rice Sh... Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta RIVIANA FOODS INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta	56.0g	73.87	210	40.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta Brand: RICE SELECT Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 56.0g BSI 73.87 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Triple Cheese Seasoned... Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds, Cheese Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds, Cheese IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds,... Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds, Cheese Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds, Cheese	96.0g	59.09	200	33.0g	6.0g	3.0g	5.0g	4.0g
Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds, Cheese Brand: IDAHOAN Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 96.0g BSI 59.09 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Turmeric + Cumin Organ... Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice, Turmeric + Cumin Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice, Turmeric + Cumin MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice... Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice, Turmeric + Cumin Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice, Turmeric + Cumin	148.0g	98.65	280	51.0g	0.0g	1.0g	6.0g	5.0g
Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice, Turmeric + Cumin Brand: MAYA KAIMAL Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 148.0g BSI 98.65 Carbs 51.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Turmeric Organic Rice,... Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric	250.0g	73.59	200	38.0g	0.0g	1.0g	4.0g	4.0g
Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Brand: TASTY BITE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 250.0g BSI 73.59 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEHAH FARM INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Turmeric Organic Rice,... Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric WEHAH FARM INC Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric	150.0g	100.0	300	59.0g	0.0g	1.1g	5.0g	7.0g
Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric Brand: LUNDBERG FAMILY FARMS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 150.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 59.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.1g Fat 5.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RICELAND FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscan Garlic Herb Fla... Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb RICELAND FOODS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tus... Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb	250.0g	100.0	280	53.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.5g	5.0g
Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb Brand: RICELAND Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 250.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 53.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscan Herbs Organic S... Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tuscan Herbs Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tuscan Herbs SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tu... Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tuscan Herbs Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tuscan Herbs	226.0g	55.75	219	36.0g	1.0g	7.9g	5.0g	5.0g
Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tuscan Herbs Brand: SEEDS OF CHANGE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 226.0g BSI 55.75 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 7.9g Fat 5.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscanini Red Kidney B... Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz	126.0g	35.35	140	24.0g	1.0g	6.0g	1.0g	9.0g
Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz Brand: TUSCANINI Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 126.0g BSI 35.35 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscan Style White Bea... Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker Solutions, Tuscan Style White Bean Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker Solutions, Tuscan Style White Bean WAL-MART STORES, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker S... Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker Solutions, Tuscan Style White Bean Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker Solutions, Tuscan Style White Bean	42.0g	24.84	100	25.0g	2.0g	12.0g	1.5g	8.0g
Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker Solutions, Tuscan Style White Bean Brand: GREAT VALUE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 42.0g BSI 24.84 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 12.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Twice Baked Mashed Pot... Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double Cheddar Cheese & Chive Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double Cheddar Cheese & Chive HY-VEE, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double C... Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double Cheddar Cheese & Chive Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double Cheddar Cheese & Chive	142.0g	34.58	391	19.0g	2.0g	1.0g	23.0g	11.0g
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double Cheddar Cheese & Chive Brand: HY-VEE Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 142.0g BSI 34.58 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 23.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Ultimate Cheeseburger ... Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Din... Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits	70.0g	61.84	210	33.0g	5.0g	1.0g	4.0g	9.0g
Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits Brand: VELVEETA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 70.0g BSI 61.84 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Uncle Bean's, Ready Ri... Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf With Orzo Pasta Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf With Orzo Pasta UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf ... Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf With Orzo Pasta Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf With Orzo Pasta	155.0g	52.41	209	43.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.5g	5.0g
Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf With Orzo Pasta Brand: UNCLE BEN'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 155.0g BSI 52.41 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Uncle Ben's, Rice With... Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herbs, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herbs, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken UNCLE BEN'S INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herb... Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herbs, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herbs, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken	125.0g	69.45	180	37.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.5g	3.0g
Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herbs, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken Brand: UNCLE BEN'S Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 125.0g BSI 69.45 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREAT LAKES PLANERS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Vanilla & Chocolate Fl... Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla; Chocolate Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla; Chocolate GREAT LAKES PLANERS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame H... Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla; Chocolate Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla; Chocolate	38.0g	29.49	210	18.0g	9.0g	2.0g	13.0g	5.0g
Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla; Chocolate Brand: ACHVA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 38.0g BSI 29.49 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREAT LAKES PLANERS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Vanilla Flavored Sesam... Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla GREAT LAKES PLANERS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla	38.0g	29.49	210	18.0g	9.0g	2.0g	13.0g	5.0g
Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla Brand: ACHVA Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 38.0g BSI 29.49 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Vanilla Rainbow Chip C... Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosting, Vanilla Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosting, Vanilla GENERAL MILLS, INC. Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosti... Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosting, Vanilla Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosting, Vanilla	28.0g	38.64	120	20.0g	12.0g	0.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosting, Vanilla Brand: DUNKAROOS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 28.0g BSI 38.64 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g

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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

Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional

Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Traditional

Traditional Polenta, Traditional

Traditional Vegetable Fried Rice

Tri Color Orzo Rice Shaped Pasta

Triple Cheese Seasoned Potato Shreds, Cheese

Turmeric + Cumin Organic Surekha Rice, Turmeric + Cumin

Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric

Turmeric Organic Rice, Turmeric

Tuscan Garlic Herb Flavored Rice, Tuscan Garlic Herb

Tuscan Herbs Organic Super Grains, Tuscan Herbs

Tuscanini Red Kidney Beans, 13.4 Oz

Tuscan Style White Bean Slow Cooker Solutions, Tuscan Style White Bean

Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Double Cheddar Cheese & Chive

Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits

Uncle Bean's, Ready Rice, Rice Pilaf With Orzo Pasta

Uncle Ben's, Rice With Carrots & Herbs, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken

Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla; Chocolate

Vanilla Flavored Sesame Halva, Vanilla

Vanilla Rainbow Chip Cookies & Frosting, Vanilla