Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles has less impact on blood sugar than White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce

White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles

White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce
BSI: 81 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 85.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 43.0g Raises blood sugar 86.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 42.0g Digestible carbs 84.0
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -2.0
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 81

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

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 9.5g Raises blood sugar 19.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 9.5g Digestible carbs 19.0
Protein 19.1g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 23.8g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

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

White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce

g
Pasta Dinners Whole Foods Market, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce, White Cheddar

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles

g
Cheese Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles, Sharp American

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient White Chedda... Sharp Americ...
Carbs 43.0g 2.0g
Sugars 3.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 10.0g 4.0g
Fat 7.0g 5.0g

What Was Your Response?

Track how these foods affect your blood sugar by selecting a response below. Your experience helps others make informed choices.

White Cheddar She...

Sharp American Pa...

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce

Serving size 85.0 Gg

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.3mg 5%
Sodium 589.9mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 43.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 39.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 109.7mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 159.8mg 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 MACARONI (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), ORGANIC WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE [ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES], ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC SALTED BUTTER [ORGANIC CREAM, SALT], ORGANIC NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, ORGANIC DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER SEED OIL, ORGANIC GUAR GUM).

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles

Serving size 21.0 GRMg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.9mg 5%
Sodium 380.1mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 2.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 100.0mg 8%
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:

CULTURED MILK AND SKIM MILK, WATER, WHEY, SODIUM CITRATE, CREAM, SALT, CITRIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), COLOR ADDED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, LACTIC ACID.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

White Cheddar Shells &...

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 5% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Sharp American Pasteur...

Minerals

Calcium 48% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

White Cheddar Shells & Chee...

Total Ingredients
22
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 10 more

Sharp American Pasteurized ...

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌿 Natural
+ 6 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.

White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin

Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load
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 Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2391658

Report Data Issues for White Cheddar Shells & Cheese Deluxe Cheese Sauce

Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638111

Report Data Issues for Sharp American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles