Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Wavy Potato Chips has less impact on blood sugar than Enriched Macaroni Product, Thin Spaghetti

Enriched Macaroni Product, Thin Spaghetti

Wavy Potato Chips

BSI: 78 - High Impact
BSI: 26 - Moderate Impact

Enriched Macaroni Product, Thin Spaghetti

Pasta By Shape & Type Supervalu, Inc. Branded
Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Meijer, Inc. Branded

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Enriched Mac... Wavy Potato ...
Carbs 42.0g 15.0g
Sugars 2.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 1.0g
Protein 7.0g 1.0g
Fat 1.0g 11.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Enriched Macaroni Product, Thin Spaghetti

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 38.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 109.8mg 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:

SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

Wavy Potato Chips

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 135.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 15.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 271.0mg 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:

POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), AND SALT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Enriched Macaroni Prod...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 37% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 29% DV

Minerals

Iron 18% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Wavy Potato Chips

Minerals

Potassium 28% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Enriched Macaroni Product, ...

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed

Wavy Potato Chips

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
💦 Refined Fat
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.

Enriched Macaroni Product, Thin Spaghetti Tags

Wavy Potato Chips Tags

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 Supervalu, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2422238

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 375414

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Frequently Asked Questions

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