Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese
BSI: 76 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 58.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 39.0g Digestible carbs 78.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.6
Fat 4.5g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 76

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

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry
BSI: 96 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 46.4g Raises blood sugar 92.9
Fiber 1.8g Not digested -3.6
Net Carbs 44.6g Digestible carbs 89.3
Protein 5.4g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 18.8g Slows digestion -2.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 96

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

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese

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Pasta Dinners Gemini Design Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese, Jalapeno

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Jalapeno Mac... Blueberry Mi...
Carbs 40.0g 52.0g
Sugars 7.0g 30.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 6.0g 6.0g
Fat 4.5g 21.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese

Serving size 58.0 Gg

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.2mg 2%
Sodium 639.7mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 32.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 74.8mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 400.2mg 9%

* 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:

PASTA (WHEAT), MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENTS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGARS (MALTODEXTRIN), COCONUT OIL, SEASONING (GREEN BELL PEPPER, ONION, TORULA YEAST, JALAPENO PEPPER, GARLIC, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT], CANOLA OIL, MALIC ACID, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOUR, SILICON DIOXIDE), SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE, MODIFIED COCONUT AND PALM KERNEL OIL (MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ANNATTO, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOURS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT), SILICON DIOXIDE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MICROBIAL ENZYME.

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry

Serving size 112.0 GRMg

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.0g 27%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 40.3mg 13%
Sodium 389.8mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 52.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 30.0g

* 20.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 30.2mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Potassium 99.7mg 2%

* 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, BLUEBERRIES, EGGS, BUTTERMILK (NONFAT MILK, DRY BUTTERMILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE), DRIED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, SUGAR), BAKING POWDER (CORNSTARCH, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM AND MODIFIED PALM OIL, WATER, CANOLA OIL, SALT, WHEY, MONOGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR] AND TURMERIC [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), WHEY, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM STEROYL LACTYLATE, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, CORN SYRUP.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Jalapeno Macaroni & Ch...

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 14% DV
Potassium 20% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Blueberry Mini Muffins...

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese

Total Ingredients
34
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 6 more

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blu...

Total Ingredients
42
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 more
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.

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 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 Gemini Design Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2377490

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638229

Report Data Issues for Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry