Paella is a food product in the flavored rice dishes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 69.7.

How does Paella affect blood sugar?

Paella has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 69.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.

What are the nutritional facts for Paella?

Paella contains 82.2g carbs, 2.2g sugars, 2.2g fiber, and 13.3g protein per 100g.

Is Paella suitable for diabetics?

This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.

How can I use Paella in meal planning?

Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Paella into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.

How does Paella compare to other foods?

Use our comparison tool to see how Paella compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the flavored rice dishes category for alternatives.

Flavored Rice Dishes La Cena Fine Foods, Ltd. Branded

Blood Sugar Impact of Paella

Paella

Paella has a BSI score of 157.0, indicating high blood sugar impact. Contains 82.2g carbs, 2.2g fiber, 13.3g protein per serving. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams

per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 45.0g serving

Paella contains 37.0g of carbs, 1.0g of sugar, 6.0g of protein, 1.5g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 45.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	37.0g
Sugars	1.0g
Fiber	1.0g
Protein	6.0g
Fat	1.5g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:

Paella contains 82.2g of carbs, 2.2g of sugar, and 2.2g of fiber per 45.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 45.0 Gg

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%

Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%

Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 3.2mg 1%

Sodium 666.9mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 37.0g 13%

Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%

Total Sugars 1.0g

* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%

Calcium 30.2mg 2%

Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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 PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE (RICE, FERRIC ORTHO PHOSPHATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), SALT, DRIED VEGETABLES (ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, PARSLEY), DEXTROSE, HYDROLIZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, TOMATO AND GARLIC POWDERS, SPICES, TORULA YEAST, NATURAL FLAVORING, YELLOW #5 AND YELLOW LAKE #6, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE. SQUID, MUSSELS, PEAS, CARROTS, FRENCH BEANS, PIMIENTOS, GHERKINS, ONIONS, SOY OIL, SPICES AND SALT.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 9% DV

Vitamin A 148% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV

Iron 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type	Found In This Product
🌿 Natural	CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK SALT SEA SALT
💪 Protein	CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK PEA PROTEIN SOY PROTEIN WHEY

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Paella based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Ingredient Tags

🌿 Natural

💪 Protein

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand La Cena Fine Foods, Ltd.

Data Source Branded

Data Quality Score 73/100

Quality Tier Medium

USDA Food Record ID 2036540