Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar has less impact on blood sugar than Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips
BSI: 17 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 15.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 10.0g Raises blood sugar 20.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 9.0g Digestible carbs 18.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 17

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

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
BSI: 0 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g 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 25.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 32.1g 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.

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

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Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Topco Associates, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar

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Cheese Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Semi Sweet C... Sharp Chedda...
Carbs 10.0g 0.0g
Sugars 8.0g 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 1.0g 7.0g
Fat 4.0g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Serving size 15.0 Gg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 10.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 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:

SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTERFAT (MILK), SOY LECITHIN, AND VANILLA.

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar

Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 30.0mg 10%
Sodium 180.0mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 204.1mg 16%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 19.9mg 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:

CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, COLOR ADDED, ANTICAKE (POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Semi Sweet Chocolate B...

Minerals

Iron 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Vitamins

Vitamin A 113% DV

Minerals

Calcium 73% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking...

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredd...

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
+ 2 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.

Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load
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 Topco Associates, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1672429

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2639140

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