Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Cashew Nut (Raw) has less impact on blood sugar than Buckwheat Seed

Buckwheat Seed

Cashew Nut (Raw)

Buckwheat Seed
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 71.1g Raises blood sugar 142.3
Fiber 4.1g Not digested -8.1
Net Carbs 67.1g Digestible carbs 134.2
Protein 11.1g Moderates impact -3.0
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Cashew Nut (Raw)
BSI: 58 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 36.3g Raises blood sugar 72.6
Fiber 4.1g Not digested -8.2
Net Carbs 32.2g Digestible carbs 64.4
Protein 17.4g Moderates impact -2.2
Fat 38.9g Slows digestion -3.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 58

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Buckwheat Seed

g
Cereal Grains And Pasta USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Buckwheat, Whole Grain

Cashew Nut (Raw)

g
Nut And Seed Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Raw

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Buckwheat Seed Cashew Nut (...
Carbs 71.1g 36.3g
Sugars 0g 0g
Fiber 4.1g 4.1g
Protein 11.1g 17.4g
Fat 3.0g 38.9g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Buckwheat Seed

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 71.1g 26%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 14%
Total Sugars 0g
Starch 61.6g

* 5.4g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 11.1g 22%
Calcium 13.6mg 1%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Potassium 414.5mg 9%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Cashew Nut (Raw)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38.9g 50%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 4.8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 36.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 15%
Total Sugars 0g

* 32.2g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 17.4g 35%
Calcium 42.0mg 3%
Iron 6.0mg 33%
Potassium 638.3mg 14%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Buckwheat Seed

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 34% DV
Thiamin (B1) 45% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 14% DV
Vitamin B6 17% DV

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 14% DV
Potassium 12% DV
Magnesium 51% DV
Phosphorus 37% DV
Zinc 20% DV
Selenium 25% DV
Copper 53% DV
Manganese 54% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Cashew Nut (Raw)

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 33% DV
Potassium 18% DV
Magnesium 63% DV
Phosphorus 53% DV
Zinc 46% DV
Selenium 38% DV
Copper 247% DV
Manganese 85% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Buckwheat Seed

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Cashew Nut (Raw)

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

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Buckwheat Seed Tags

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Cashew Nut (Raw) Tags

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Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

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 scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 37/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2512378

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 37/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2515374

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Tom and Bea

About the Curator

Tom is a Type 3 diabetes advocate who built Badlow for his wife Bea, who lives with Type 1 diabetes. As a caregiver navigating blood sugar management daily, he created this tool to make food decisions less stressful for people with diabetes and their families.

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