Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Beef Stew has less impact on blood sugar than Classic Penne N72 Pasta

Beef Stew

Classic Penne N72 Pasta

Beef Stew
BSI: 29 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 213.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.0g Raises blood sugar 32.0
Fiber 1.1g Not digested -2.1
Net Carbs 14.9g Digestible carbs 29.9
Protein 9.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 29

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

Classic Penne N72 Pasta
BSI: 76 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 75.0g Raises blood sugar 150.0
Fiber 5.4g Not digested -10.8
Net Carbs 69.6g Digestible carbs 139.2
Protein 12.5g Moderates impact -3.5
Fat 1.8g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 76

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

Beef Stew

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Chili & Stew Hormel Foods Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Beef Stew

Classic Penne N72 Pasta

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Pasta By Shape & Type Barilla G & R F.Lli S.P.A. Branded

Full Food Name

Classic Penne N72 Pasta

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Beef Stew Classic Penn...
Carbs 16.0g 42.0g
Sugars 2.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.1g 3.0g
Protein 9.0g 7.0g
Fat 6.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Beef Stew

Serving size 213.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 25.6mg 9%
Sodium 890.3mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 12.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
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:

BEEF STOCK, BEEF, POTATOES, CARROTS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER, BEEF FAT, CORN FLOUR, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), TOMATO PASTE, SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, POTATO STARCH, MUSHROOM EXTRACT (MUSHROOMS, MALTODEXTRIN), CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SUGAR, FLAVORING.

Classic Penne N72 Pasta

Serving size 56.0 GRMg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 38.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 11.8mg 1%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 118.2mg 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:

SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, VITAMINS/MINERALS: VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN), IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Beef Stew

Vitamins

Vitamin C 1% DV
Vitamin A 104% DV

Minerals

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

Classic Penne N72 Pasta

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 56% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 28% DV
Folate 89% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 20% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Beef Stew

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 4 more

Classic Penne N72 Pasta

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🥖 Refined Carb
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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Beef Stew Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Classic Penne N72 Pasta 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 Hormel Foods Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2024481

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Brand Barilla G & R F.Lli S.P.A.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2657532

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