Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix has less impact on blood sugar than 100% Whole Grain Spaghetti

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti
BSI: 68 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 5.0g Not digested -10.0
Net Carbs 35.0g Digestible carbs 70.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.8
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 68

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

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix
BSI: 59 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 83.3g Raises blood sugar 166.7
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 83.3g Digestible carbs 166.7
Protein 2.8g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 4.2g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 59

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

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti

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Pasta By Shape & Type Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix

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Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Pinnacle Foods Group Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix, Favorite Yellow

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient 100% Whole G... Favorite Yel...
Carbs 40.0g 30.0g
Sugars 2.0g 15.0g
Fiber 5.0g 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 1.0g
Fat 1.5g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 18%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 33.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 290.1mg 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:

WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR.

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix

Serving size 36.0 GRMg

Calories 140

% 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 299.9mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 30.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 15.0g

* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 0.0mg 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:

BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEAT STARCH, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO-AND DIESTERS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, VANILLA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ACACIA, DEXTROSE, ASCORBIC ACID, YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 27% DV
Potassium 15% DV
Magnesium 36% DV
Phosphorus 45% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🥖 Refined Carb

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix

Total Ingredients
21
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 8 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.

100% Whole Grain Spaghetti Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride

Favorite Yellow Cake Mix Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 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 Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2098617

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Brand Pinnacle Foods Group Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2668159

Report Data Issues for Favorite Yellow Cake Mix