Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sparkle Gel has less impact on blood sugar than Sandwich Buns

Sandwich Buns

Sparkle Gel

Sandwich Buns
BSI: 43 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 47.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 22.0g Digestible carbs 44.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 43

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

Sparkle Gel
BSI: 10 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 6.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 5.0g Raises blood sugar 10.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 5.0g Digestible carbs 10.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 10

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

Sandwich Buns

g
Breads & Buns Giant Eagle, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sandwich Buns

Sparkle Gel

g
Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Wilton Industries Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sparkle Gel

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Sandwich Buns Sparkle Gel
Carbs 23.0g 5.0g
Sugars 3.0g 3.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0g
Protein 4.0g 0.0g
Fat 1.5g 0.0g

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Sandwich Buns

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Sandwich Buns

Serving size 47.0 Gg

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 210.1mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
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:

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DOUGH CONDITIONER (MONOGLYCERIDES, ASCORBIC ACID), YEAST NUTRIENTS (AMMONIUM SULFATE), DEACTIVATED YEAST, ENZYMES

Sparkle Gel

Serving size 6.0 Gg

Calories 20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%

* 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:

CORN SYRUP, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CARRAGEENAN, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Sandwich Buns

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 27% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 28% DV

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Sparkle Gel

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

Sandwich Buns

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐Ÿซง Fat
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
+ 3 more

Sparkle Gel

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
โฌœ Filler
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
+ 4 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.

Sandwich Buns Tags

๐Ÿš€ Rocket Fuel

Sparkle Gel Tags

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 Giant Eagle, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2080227

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Brand Wilton Industries Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1885265

Report Data Issues for Sparkle Gel