Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Parmesan
Russet Potatoes, Russet
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Parm... | Russet Potat... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 26.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chicken Parmesan
Russet Potatoes, Russet
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Chicken Parmesan
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
MARINARA SAUCE (DICED TOMATO [TOMATO, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAY CONTAIN CITRIC ACID], CRUSHED TOMATOES [CRUSHED TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID], CULTURED SUGAR, OIL BLEND [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SEA SALT, GARLIC, BASIL, CANE SUGAR, ONION, BLACK PEPPER, GUM BLEND [XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM], DRIED BASIL, DRIED PARSLEY, OREGANO, ROSEMARY, MARJORAM, FENNEL), COOKED WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI (PASTA [WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, SEMOLINA, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, OAT FIBER], CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET (CHICKEN [BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], BREAD CRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT], SOYBEAN OIL, BATTER [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN]), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, [POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE {TO PREVENT CAKING}, NATAMYCIN {A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR}]), PARSLEY.
Russet Potatoes, Russet
Serving size 148.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 22.9g 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:
POTATOES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Chicken Parmesan
Vitamins
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Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Chicken Parmesan
Food 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: Chicken Parmesan has a BSI of 44.7 while Russet Potatoes, Russet has a BSI of 47.7. Chicken Parmesan has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Parmesan appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 44.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Parmesan contains 17.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Russet Potatoes, Russet contains 17.6g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Chicken Parmesan provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Russet Potatoes, Russet. 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 other deli category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.