Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Lowfat Cottage Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than White Organic Quinoa

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

White Organic Quinoa

Lowfat Cottage Cheese
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 113.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.0g Raises blood sugar 8.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 4.0g Digestible carbs 8.0
Protein 15.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 2.5g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 8

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

White Organic Quinoa
BSI: 48 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 65.1g Raises blood sugar 130.2
Fiber 7.0g Not digested -14.0
Net Carbs 58.1g Digestible carbs 116.2
Protein 14.0g Moderates impact -3.2
Fat 5.8g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 48

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

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

g
Cheese Berkeley Farms Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

White Organic Quinoa

g
Pasta By Shape & Type Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

White Organic Quinoa, White

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Lowfat Cotta... White Organi...
Carbs 4.0g 28.0g
Sugars 3.0g 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g 3.0g
Protein 15.0g 6.0g
Fat 2.5g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Serving size 113.0 Gg

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.7mg 5%
Sodium 360.5mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.0g 30%
Calcium 80.2mg 6%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 130.0mg 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:

CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MILK, CREAM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: NONFAT MILK, SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CARBON DIOXIDE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYME.

White Organic Quinoa

Serving size 43.0 GRMg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
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 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 25.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 239.9mg 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:

ORGANIC WHITE QUINOA.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Vitamins

Vitamin A 20% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

White Organic Quinoa

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 26% DV
Potassium 16% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
+ 1 more

White Organic Quinoa

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.

White Organic Quinoa Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride
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 Berkeley Farms Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2056004

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2639247

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