Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar has less impact on blood sugar than Vanilla Frosting

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar

Vanilla Frosting

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar
BSI: 20 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 13.0g Raises blood sugar 26.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 11.0g Digestible carbs 22.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 10.0g Slows digestion -1.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 20

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

Vanilla Frosting
BSI: 45 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 70.6g Raises blood sugar 141.2
Fiber 2.9g Not digested -5.8
Net Carbs 67.7g Digestible carbs 135.4
Fat 14.7g Slows digestion -3.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 45

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

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar

Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Frito Lay Company Branded

Full Food Name

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar

Vanilla Frosting

Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient White Chedda... Vanilla Fros...
Carbs 13.0g 24.0g
Sugars 2.0g 21.0g
Fiber 2.0g 1.0g
Protein 4.0g 0.0g
Fat 10.0g 5.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.0g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.0mg 2%
Sodium 240.0mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 13.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 9.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 59.9mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 59.9mg 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:

POPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, AND SALT.

Vanilla Frosting

Serving size 34.0 GRMg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Trans Fat 1.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 64.9mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 21.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 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:

SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WATER, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

White Cheddar Popcorn,...

Minerals

Calcium 21% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Vanilla Frosting

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

White Cheddar Popcorn, Whit...

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
+ 5 more

Vanilla Frosting

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 10 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.

White Cheddar Popcorn, White Cheddar Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Vanilla Frosting 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 Frito Lay Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1663974

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638853

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