Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Roasted Salsa has less impact on blood sugar than Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Roasted Salsa

Cottage Cheese
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 113.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
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.

Roasted Salsa
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 4.0g Raises blood sugar 8.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 2.0g Digestible carbs 4.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

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

Cottage Cheese

g
Cheese Dean Foods Company Branded

Full Food Name

Cottage Cheese

Roasted Salsa

g
Dips & Salsa The Kroger Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Roasted Salsa

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cottage Cheese Roasted Salsa
Carbs 4.0g 4.0g
Sugars 3.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.0g 2.0g
Protein 15.0g 1.0g
Fat 2.5g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

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
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g

* 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.

Roasted Salsa

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 190.1mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
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:

FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID), FIRE ROASTED POBLANO PEPPERS, GARLIC, SALT, CAPSICUM.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cottage Cheese

Vitamins

Vitamin A 20% DV

Minerals

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

Roasted Salsa

Vitamins

Vitamin C 5% DV
Vitamin A 496% DV

Minerals

Iron 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cottage Cheese

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
โฌœ Filler
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
+ 1 more

Roasted Salsa

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning
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.

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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 Dean Foods Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2117012

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Brand The Kroger Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2073864

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