Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Wheat Sandwich Bread has less impact on blood sugar than Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Wheat Sandwich Bread

Lemon Meringue Pie
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 118.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 57.0g Raises blood sugar 114.0
Fiber 0.9g Not digested -1.9
Net Carbs 56.1g Digestible carbs 112.1
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 11.0g Slows digestion -1.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Wheat Sandwich Bread
BSI: 24 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 48.2g Raises blood sugar 96.3
Fiber 3.7g Not digested -7.4
Net Carbs 44.4g Digestible carbs 88.9
Protein 7.4g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 1.9g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 24

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

Lemon Meringue Pie

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Something Sweet, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Something Sweet, Inc., Lemon Meringue Pie

Wheat Sandwich Bread

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Breads & Buns Quantum Nutritionals Branded

Full Food Name

Wheat Sandwich Bread, Wheat

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Lemon Mering... Wheat Sandwi...
Carbs 57.0g 13.0g
Sugars 39.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.9g 1.0g
Protein 2.0g 2.0g
Fat 11.0g 0.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Serving size 118.0 Gg

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.8mg 8%
Sodium 190.0mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 57.0g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%
Total Sugars 39.0g

* 17.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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:

FILLING: WATER, SUGAR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, EGG YOLKS, LEMON PUREE (LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, LEMON PULP, LEMON PEEL, LEMON OIL); CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: LEMON EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CORNSTARCH, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, AGAR-AGAR, SALT, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40. CRUST: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, DEXTROSE, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), NONFAT DRY MILK. MERINGUE: WATER, SUGAR, EGG WHITES; CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM OF TARTAR (PRESERVATIVE), AGAR-AGAR, CORNSTARCH, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR, SALT, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID.

Wheat Sandwich Bread

Serving size 27.0 GRMg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 115.0mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 13.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 20.0mg 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 UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID, WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOY), YEAST NUTRIENT (AMMONIUM SULFATE), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CARAMEL COLOR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EXTRACT OF MALTED BARLEY, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (MOLD INHIBITOR), CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY FLOUR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Lemon Meringue Pie

Vitamins

Vitamin A 19% DV

Minerals

Iron 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Wheat Sandwich Bread

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 28% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 29% DV
Folate 30% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 15% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Lemon Meringue Pie

Total Ingredients
51
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 11 more

Wheat Sandwich Bread

Total Ingredients
28
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌾 Complex Carb
+ 10 more
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.

Lemon Meringue Pie Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Wheat Sandwich Bread Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
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 Something Sweet, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2016541

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Brand Quantum Nutritionals
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2640657

Report Data Issues for Wheat Sandwich Bread