Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Saltine Crackers, Saltine has less impact on blood sugar than Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Saltine Crackers, Saltine

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Saltine Crackers, Saltine
BSI: 19 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 15.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 11.0g Raises blood sugar 22.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 10.0g Digestible carbs 20.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 19

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

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne
BSI: 68 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 41.0g Raises blood sugar 82.0
Fiber 6.0g Not digested -12.0
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.

Saltine Crackers, Saltine

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Crackers & Biscotti Hy Vee, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Saltine Crackers, Saltine

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

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Pasta By Shape & Type Food Town Stores Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Saltine Crac... Food Lion, W...
Carbs 11.0g 41.0g
Sugars 0.0g 2.0g
Fiber 1.0g 6.0g
Protein 1.0g 7.0g
Fat 1.5g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Saltine Crackers, Saltine

Serving size 15.0 Gg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 140.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 11.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 10.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 20.0mg 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:

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, CORN OIL, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SODIUM BICARBONATE, WHEAT GLUTEN, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, YEAST.

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 5.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 21%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 33.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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, SEMOLINA, OAT FIBER, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Saltine Crackers, Saltine

Minerals

Iron 40% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Food Lion, Whole Grain...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 34% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 19% DV
Folate 27% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 18% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Saltine Crackers, Saltine

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Total Ingredients
8
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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Saltine Crackers, Saltine Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne 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 Hy Vee, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2118006

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Brand Food Town Stores Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 372928

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