Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vanilla Frosting has less impact on blood sugar than Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Vanilla Frosting
Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Vanilla Frosting
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Three Cheese... | Vanilla Fros... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 50.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 21.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 5.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 42.0g 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, PART-SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SPICE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, GARLIC*, BUTTERMILK*, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, ONIONS*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ANCHO PEPPERS, TOMATOES*, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR], PAPRIKA, GUM ARABIC, YEAST EXTRACT, PARSLEY*, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, VINEGAR*, SUGAR, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, ENZYMES).
Vanilla Frosting
Serving size 34.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WATER, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Three Cheese Jalapeno ...
Vitamins
Minerals
Vanilla Frosting
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Three Cheese Jalapeno Macar...
Vanilla Frosting
Food Tags
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Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 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: Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Three Cheese Jalapeno has a BSI of 93.1 while Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has a BSI of 45.0. Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Three Cheese Jalapeno contains 71.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla contains 70.6g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Three Cheese Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Three Cheese Jalapeno provides 2.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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.