Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni has less impact on blood sugar than Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni
BSI: 41 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 116.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 22.0g Raises blood sugar 44.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.1
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 41.9
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 21.0g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 41

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

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt
BSI: 57 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 17.1g Raises blood sugar 34.1
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 17.1g Digestible carbs 34.1
Protein 4.1g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 0.9g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 57

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

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

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Deli Salads Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt

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Yogurt Hiland Dairy Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt, Plain Sweetened

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Macaroni Sal... Plain Sweete...
Carbs 22.0g 29.0g
Sugars 8.0g 25.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 2.0g 7.0g
Fat 21.0g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

Serving size 116.0 Gg

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.0g 27%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.1mg 5%
Sodium 309.7mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 22.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 10.4mg 1%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 69.6mg 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:

ELBOW MACARONI (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA (ENRICHED WITH IRON (FERROUS SULFATE) AND B VITAMINS (NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SPICE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SALAD DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, CONTAINS 2% OF SALT, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), WATER, SWEET RELISH (CUCUMBERS, WATER, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORING), SUGAR, CELERY, DICED RED PEPPERS (DICED RED PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID), GREEN BELL PEPPERS, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, YELLOW MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, GARLIC, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR)).

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt

Serving size 170.0 GRMg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 100.3mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 29.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 25.0g

* 4.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 149.6mg 12%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 280.5mg 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:

CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A LOW FAT MILK, SUGAR, NON FAT DRY MILK, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GELATIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 5% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Plain Sweetened 1% Low...

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Potassium 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.

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

Total Ingredients
52
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 12 more

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Y...

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 3 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.

Macaroni Salad, Macaroni Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Plain Sweetened 1% Lowfat Yogurt Tags

🚀 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 Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2418335

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Brand Hiland Dairy Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2669264

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