Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne has less impact on blood sugar than Cake, Vanilla Creme

Cake, Vanilla Creme

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Cake, Vanilla Creme
BSI: 73 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 76.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 38.0g Raises blood sugar 76.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 38.0g Digestible carbs 76.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 15.0g Slows digestion -2.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 73

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.

Cake, Vanilla Creme

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Cake, Vanilla Creme

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 Cake, Vanill... Food Lion, W...
Carbs 38.0g 41.0g
Sugars 22.0g 2.0g
Fiber 0.0g 6.0g
Protein 3.0g 7.0g
Fat 15.0g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cake, Vanilla Creme

Serving size 76.0 Gg

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.0g 19%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 40.3mg 13%
Sodium 259.9mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 38.0g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 22.0g

* 16.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 40.3mg 3%
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:

SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, CANOLA OIL, AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), WHEAT GLUTEN, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONOGLYCERIDES, TBHQ PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE PRESERVATIVE, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, DISTILLED PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN & COTTONSEED OILS, SOY LECITHIN), SILICON DIOXIDE, CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, EGG WHITES, CALCIUM SULFATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL AND/OR PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED CANOLA OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, AGAR-AGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TURMERIC COLOR, TBHQ PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, COCONUT OIL, ENZYMES, GUM TRAGACANTH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE PRESERVATIVE.

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.

Cake, Vanilla Creme

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 7% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 10% DV
Folate 11% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 11% 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.

Cake, Vanilla Creme

Total Ingredients
58
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 13 more

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

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.

Cake, Vanilla Creme Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

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 Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2286761

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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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