Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Red Potato (Raw) has less impact on blood sugar than Black Turtle Bean

Red Potato (Raw)

Black Turtle Bean

Red Potato (Raw)
BSI: 32 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.3g Raises blood sugar 32.5
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 16.3g Digestible carbs 32.5
Protein 2.1g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 0.3g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 32

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

Black Turtle Bean
BSI: 39 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 19.8g Raises blood sugar 39.6
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 19.8g Digestible carbs 39.6
Protein 6.9g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 1.3g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 39

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

Red Potato (Raw)

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Vegetables And Vegetable Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Potatoes, Red, Without Skin, Raw

Black Turtle Bean

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Legumes And Legume Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Beans, Black, Canned, Sodium Added, Drained And Rinsed

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Red Potato (... Black Turtle...
Carbs 16.3g 19.8g
Sugars 0.7g 0g
Fiber 0g 0g
Protein 2.1g 6.9g
Fat 0.3g 1.3g

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Red Potato (Raw)

Black Turtle Bean

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Red Potato (Raw)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 2.9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 16.3g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.7g

* 16.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.1g 4%
Calcium 5.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 472.0mg 10%

* 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

Black Turtle Bean

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.3g 2%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 217.9mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 19.8g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Starch 11.8g

* 8.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.9g 14%
Calcium 43.3mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Potassium 253.1mg 5%

* 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.

Red Potato (Raw)

Vitamins

Vitamin C 24% DV
Niacin (B3) 9% DV
Thiamin (B1) 6% DV
Vitamin B6 8% DV
Vitamin K 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 2% DV
Potassium 14% DV
Magnesium 6% DV
Phosphorus 6% DV
Zinc 4% DV
Copper 10% DV
Manganese 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Black Turtle Bean

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 9% DV
Potassium 7% DV
Magnesium 8% DV
Phosphorus 9% DV
Zinc 7% DV
Copper 38% DV
Manganese 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Red Potato (Raw)

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Black Turtle Bean

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.

Red Potato (Raw) Tags

Black Turtle Bean Tags

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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 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2346402

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2644285

Report Data Issues for Black Turtle Bean

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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