Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Creamy Carbo... | Chipotle Bar... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURED WHEY, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURED WHEY, SALT, ENZYMES), DRIED CREAM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DRIED CHICKEN BROTH, DRIED GARLIC, WHEY, SALT, BUTTER (SALT, CREAM), BUTTERMILK POWDER, NONFAT MILK, DRIED CHIVES, SPICES (BASIL, BLACK PEPPER), DRIED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SPICE EXTRACT (BLACK PEPPER EXTRACT, ROSEMARY), SAFFLOWER OIL, PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR (SMOKE FLAVORING, EGG), LACTIC ACID, TURMERIC.
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
WATER, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MOLASSES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN STARCH, SALT, DRIED CHIPOTLE PEPPER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, MUSTARD FLOUR, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SPICES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Creamy Carbonara Spagh...
Vitamins
Minerals
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Vitamins
Ingredient Analysis
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Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Food Tags
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Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti has a BSI of 53.1 while Chipotle Barbecue Sauce has a BSI of 32.0. Chipotle Barbecue Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 32.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti contains 58.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chipotle Barbecue Sauce contains 43.2g per 100g. Chipotle Barbecue Sauce has 14.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Chipotle Barbecue Sauce. Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti provides 2.0g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.