Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Applesauce, Original has less impact on blood sugar than Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan

Original Applesauce, Original

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan
BSI: 63 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 45.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 34.0g Raises blood sugar 68.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 32.0g Digestible carbs 64.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 63

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

Original Applesauce, Original
BSI: 38 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 17.7g Raises blood sugar 35.4
Fiber 0.9g Not digested -1.8
Net Carbs 16.8g Digestible carbs 33.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 38

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

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan

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Pasta Dinners Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan

Original Applesauce, Original

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Wholesome Snacks Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Applesauce, Original

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Pasta Salad,... Original App...
Carbs 34.0g 20.0g
Sugars 1.0g 17.0g
Fiber 2.0g 1.0g
Protein 5.0g 0.0g
Fat 0.5g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan

Serving size 45.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 270.0mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 34.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 31.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH, PEAS*, CARROTS*, SALT, RED BELL PEPPERS*, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, PARMESAN AND CHEDDAR CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MUSTARD POWDER, BUTTERMILK*, SODIUM DIACETATE, PARSLEY*, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM CASEINATE, CREAM*, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NON-FAT MILK*, CALCIUM CASEINATE, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, VINEGAR.

Original Applesauce, Original

Serving size 113.0 GRMg

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 20.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 17.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 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:

APPLES, SUGAR, WATER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin A 247% DV

Minerals

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin C 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan

Total Ingredients
37
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 6 more

Original Applesauce, Original

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI 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

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.

Pasta Salad, Creamy Parmesan Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Original Applesauce, Original Tags

🚀 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 Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2118326

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2639314

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