Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar has less impact on blood sugar than Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar
BSI: 0 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 21.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 0.0g Raises blood sugar 0.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 0.0g Digestible carbs 0.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 0

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

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels
BSI: 43 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 22.0g Digestible carbs 44.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 43

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

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar

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Cheese The Moran Group Incorporated Branded

Full Food Name

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels

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Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Mike Sell's Potato Chip Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Natural Chee... Mikesell's, ...
Carbs 0.0g 23.0g
Sugars 0.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.0g 1.0g
Protein 5.0g 2.0g
Fat 7.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar

Serving size 21.0 Gg

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 20.0mg 7%
Sodium 135.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 149.1mg 11%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 20.0mg 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:

PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES AND ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR).

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

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

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 339.9mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 21.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, CANOLA, SOYBEAN), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, YEAST.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Natural Cheese Sticks,...

Minerals

Calcium 71% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Mikesell's, Thin Twist...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 45% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 47% DV

Minerals

Iron 36% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning
+ 1 more

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pre...

Total Ingredients
14
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 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.

Natural Cheese Sticks, Cheddar Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Mikesell's, Thin Twists Pretzels 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 The Moran Group Incorporated
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2427874

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Brand Mike Sell's Potato Chip Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2041018

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