Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano has less impact on blood sugar than Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito
Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano
Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito
Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano
Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Macaroni & C... | Vegan Bean A... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g | 66.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 12.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 6.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano
Serving size 213.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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 ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, LESS THAN 2% VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHA & BHT ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND VITAMIN D3 ADDED), LESS THAN 2% OF ROMANO CHEESE ([CULTURED, PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, CANOLA OIL, VINEGAR, CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, ANNATTO (COLOR), BLUE CHEESE FLAVOR (BLUE CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), MUSTARD FLOUR.
Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 53.0g 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:
WHEAT TORTILLA (UNBLEACHED, UNENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL EXPELLER PRESSED, SEA SALT, YEAST, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), PINTO BEANS, WATER, RICE, TOMATOES, VEGAN CHEDDAR CHEESE (WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, COCONUT OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, TURMERIC & ANNATTO EXTRACTS, PEA STARCH), BAKER'S YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 59.0 while Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito, Vegan Bean And Cheese has a BSI of 100.0. Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 59.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese contains 14.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito, Vegan Bean And Cheese contains 29.1g per 100g. Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese has 14.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Macaroni & Cheese With Cheddar & Romano, Macaroni & Cheese provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.3g in Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito, Vegan Bean And Cheese. Vegan Bean And Cheese Burrito, Vegan Bean And Cheese provides 4.8g 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.
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