Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Almond (Dry, Roasted) has less impact on blood sugar than Whole Wheat Flour

Whole Wheat Flour

Almond (Dry, Roasted)

Whole Wheat Flour
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 71.2g Raises blood sugar 142.4
Fiber 10.6g Not digested -21.2
Net Carbs 60.6g Digestible carbs 121.2
Protein 15.1g Moderates impact -3.7
Fat 2.7g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Almond (Dry, Roasted)
BSI: 9 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.2g Raises blood sugar 32.4
Fiber 11.0g Not digested -22.0
Net Carbs 5.2g Digestible carbs 10.4
Protein 20.4g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 57.8g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 9

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

Whole Wheat Flour

g
Cereal Grains And Pasta USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Flour, Whole Wheat, Unenriched

Almond (Dry, Roasted)

g
Nut And Seed Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Nuts, Almonds, Dry Roasted, With Salt Added

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Whole Wheat ... Almond (Dry,...
Carbs 71.2g 16.2g
Sugars 0g 4.2g
Fiber 10.6g 11.0g
Protein 15.1g 20.4g
Fat 2.7g 57.8g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Whole Wheat Flour

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.7g 3%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 3.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 71.2g 26%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g 38%
Total Sugars 0g

* 60.6g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.1g 30%
Calcium 38.0mg 3%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Potassium 376.0mg 8%

* 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

Almond (Dry, Roasted)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 620

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 57.8g 74%
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 34.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Sodium 256.0mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 16.2g 6%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g 39%
Total Sugars 4.2g

* 5.2g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 20.4g 41%
Calcium 273.0mg 21%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Potassium 684.0mg 15%

* 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.

Whole Wheat Flour

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 35% DV
Thiamin (B1) 42% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 10% DV
Vitamin B6 16% DV
Folate 10% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 21% DV
Potassium 11% DV
Magnesium 34% DV
Phosphorus 35% DV
Zinc 30% DV
Selenium 43% DV
Copper 50% DV
Manganese 155% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Almond (Dry, Roasted)

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 19% DV
Thiamin (B1) 7% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 121% DV
Vitamin B6 5% DV
Folate 9% DV
Vitamin E 127% DV

Minerals

Calcium 27% DV
Iron 18% DV
Potassium 20% DV
Magnesium 65% DV
Phosphorus 46% DV
Zinc 26% DV
Copper 97% DV
Manganese 88% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Whole Wheat Flour

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Almond (Dry, Roasted)

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.

Whole Wheat Flour Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride

Almond (Dry, Roasted) Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load
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 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 790085

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 323294

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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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