Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Flour (All Purpose)

White Rice Flour

Flour (All Purpose)
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 77.3g Raises blood sugar 154.6
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 77.3g Digestible carbs 154.6
Protein 10.9g Moderates impact -3.4
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

White Rice Flour
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 79.8g Raises blood sugar 159.6
Fiber 0.5g Not digested -1.0
Net Carbs 79.3g Digestible carbs 158.6
Protein 6.9g Moderates impact -2.2
Fat 1.3g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Flour (All Purpose)

g
Cereal Grains And Pasta USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Flour, Wheat, All Purpose, Enriched, Bleached

White Rice Flour

g
Cereal Grains And Pasta USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Flour, Rice, White, Unenriched

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Flour (All P... White Rice F...
Carbs 77.3g 79.8g
Sugars 0g 0g
Fiber 0g 0.5g
Protein 10.9g 6.9g
Fat 1.5g 1.3g

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Flour (All Purpose)

White Rice Flour

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Flour (All Purpose)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 2.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 77.3g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g

* 77.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.9g 22%
Calcium 19.0mg 1%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Potassium 136.0mg 3%

* 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

White Rice Flour

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.3g 2%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 5.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 79.8g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Total Sugars 0g

* 79.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.9g 14%
Calcium 6.0mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 75.0mg 2%

* 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.

Flour (All Purpose)

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 42% DV
Thiamin (B1) 78% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 34% DV
Vitamin B6 4% DV
Folate 40% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 31% DV
Potassium 4% DV
Magnesium 7% DV
Phosphorus 11% DV
Zinc 7% DV
Selenium 29% DV
Copper 18% DV
Manganese 33% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

White Rice Flour

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 8% DV
Thiamin (B1) 8% DV
Vitamin B6 3% DV
Folate 4% DV

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 1% DV
Potassium 2% DV
Magnesium 6% DV
Phosphorus 9% DV
Zinc 11% DV
Selenium 10% DV
Copper 23% DV
Manganese 39% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Flour (All Purpose)

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

White Rice Flour

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

These tags help categorize foods based on their 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.

Flour (All Purpose) Tags

White Rice Flour Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
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 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 789890

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 790214

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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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