Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Style Pasta Salad
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Styl... | Cashew Butte... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 8.1g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 11.9g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Italian Style Pasta Salad
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Style Pasta Salad
Serving size 1683.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.5g 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:
COOKED TRI-COLOR ROTINI PASTA (WATER, ENRICHED TRI-COLOR ROTINI PASTA [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR DRIED SPINACH, DRIED TOMATO, NIACIN FERROUS SULPHATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], OIL DRESSING [CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, CULTURED SUGAR]), GOLDEN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (BALSAMIC VINEGAR [CHAMPAGNE VINEGAR OR WHITE WINE VINEGAR, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE], WATER, EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, OLIVE OIL GARLIC [WATER, GARLIC], SUGAR, HONEY, SEA SALT BASIL, PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED THYME), GREEN BELI PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER OLIVES (OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE MAY CONTAIN PITS AND PIT FRAGMENTS)
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
Serving size 30.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
ORGANIC CACAO*, ORGANIC UNREFINED COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC CASHEW*, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER*, ORGANIC VANILLA BEAN*, SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Italian Style Pasta Salad
Minerals
Cashew Butter + Pure V...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Italian Style Pasta Salad
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanill...
Food Tags
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Italian Style Pasta Salad Tags
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Tags
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: Italian Style Pasta Salad, Italian Style has a BSI of 69.2 while Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean has a BSI of 22.0. Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 22.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Style Pasta Salad, Italian Style contains 2.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean contains 50.0g per 100g. Italian Style Pasta Salad, Italian Style has 47.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Style Pasta Salad, Italian Style provides 0.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 10.0g in Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean. Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Organic 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean provides 9.8g 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 deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.