Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna has less impact on blood sugar than Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna

Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna
BSI: 51 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 36.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 27.0g Raises blood sugar 54.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 26.0g Digestible carbs 52.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 51

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

Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut
BSI: 55 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 81.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 28.0g Raises blood sugar 56.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 28.0g Digestible carbs 56.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 10.0g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 55

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

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna

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Pasta Dinners General Mills, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna

Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut

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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt The Frut Stix Company Branded

Full Food Name

Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Hamburger He... Dark Chocola...
Carbs 27.0g 28.0g
Sugars 4.0g 20.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 3.0g 3.0g
Fat 0.5g 10.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna

Serving size 36.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 670.0mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SALT, TOMATO*, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE* (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BASIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHEY, PARMESAN CHEESE* (PAST SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CITRIC ACID, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, ROASTED GARLIC*, OREGANO, BUTTERMILK, COLOR (YELLOWS 5 & 6, YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6, RED 40 LAKE), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM LACTATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT.

Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut

Serving size 81.0 MLg

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.0g 13%
Saturated Fat 7.0g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.9mg 2%
Sodium 30.0mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 20.0g

* 8.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 99.6mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

FRUIT BAR INGREDIENTS: MILK MIX (MILK, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, SUGAR, CREAM, VANILLA EXTRACT), SUGAR, DESICCATED COCONUT, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM. CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT OIL COATING WITH ALMONDS: SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH POTASSIUM CARBONATE, COCOA BUTTER), COCONUT OIL, ALMONDS, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER)., PURE VANILLA.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Hamburger Helper, Past...

Minerals

Iron 17% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Dark Chocolate Almond ...

Minerals

Calcium 12% DV
Iron 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & N...

Total Ingredients
39
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 more

Dark Chocolate Almond Cover...

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 4 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.

Hamburger Helper, Pasta & Naturally Flavored Italian Style Sauce Mix, Lasagna, Lasagna Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut 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 General Mills, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1630221

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Brand The Frut Stix Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1901423

Report Data Issues for Dark Chocolate Almond Covered Fruit Bars, Creamy Coconut