Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal has less impact on blood sugar than Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix
BSI: 61 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 32.0g Raises blood sugar 64.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 31.0g Digestible carbs 62.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 2.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 61

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

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal
BSI: 44 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 67.5g Raises blood sugar 135.0
Fiber 10.0g Not digested -20.0
Net Carbs 57.5g Digestible carbs 115.0
Protein 12.5g Moderates impact -2.9
Fat 6.3g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 44

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

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix

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Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes American Crafts Lc Branded

Full Food Name

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix, Pumpkin Spice

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

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Cereal Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal, Original

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Pumpkin Spic... Original Org...
Carbs 32.0g 27.0g
Sugars 16.0g 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g 4.0g
Protein 3.0g 5.0g
Fat 2.0g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix

Serving size 43.0 Gg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 230.1mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 32.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 16.0g

* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 120.0mg 9%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 49.9mg 1%

* 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 ENRICHED (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONO CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, INSTANT POTATOES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, PUMPKIN SPICE BLEND (CINNAMON, GINGER, NUTMEG, CLOVES), MOLASSES, PUMPKIN POWDER, CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE.

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

Serving size 40.0 GRMg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 150.0mg 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:

ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix

Minerals

Calcium 28% DV
Iron 13% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Original Organic Insta...

Minerals

Iron 22% DV
Potassium 11% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix

Total Ingredients
28
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 4 more

Original Organic Instant Oa...

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
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.

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal 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 American Crafts Lc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2165766

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2639555

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