Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chia Seeds has less impact on blood sugar than Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa

Chia Seeds

Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa

Chia Seeds
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 13.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 5.0g Raises blood sugar 10.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa
BSI: 52 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 45.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 30.0g Raises blood sugar 60.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 27.0g Digestible carbs 54.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.7
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 52

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

Chia Seeds

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Other Grains & Seeds Harris Teeter Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Chia Seeds

Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa

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Other Grains & Seeds Dunya Harvest Branded

Full Food Name

Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chia Seeds Whole Grain ...
Carbs 5.0g 30.0g
Sugars 0.0g 0.0g
Fiber 4.0g 3.0g
Protein 2.0g 7.0g
Fat 4.0g 3.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chia Seeds

Serving size 13.0 Gg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 82.0mg 6%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 53.0mg 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:

ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS.

Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa

Serving size 45.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 30.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 27.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 40.1mg 3%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* 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 GRAIN WHITE QUINOA, RED QUINOA, BLACK QUINOA

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Chia Seeds

Minerals

Calcium 63% DV
Iron 43% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Whole Grain Tri Color ...

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 33% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Chia Seeds

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa

Total Ingredients
3
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.

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Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa 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 Harris Teeter Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2404723

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Brand Dunya Harvest
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1144412

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