Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Monterey Jack Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than Candy Cane Protein Bar

Candy Cane Protein Bar

Monterey Jack Cheese

Candy Cane Protein Bar
BSI: 42 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 64.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 26.0g Raises blood sugar 52.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 23.0g Digestible carbs 46.0
Protein 14.0g Moderates impact -2.0
Fat 19.0g Slows digestion -2.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 42

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

Monterey Jack Cheese
BSI: 0 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g 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 7.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 8.0g 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.

Candy Cane Protein Bar

Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Perfect Bar, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Candy Cane Protein Bar, Candy Cane

Monterey Jack Cheese

Cheese Member's Mark Branded

Full Food Name

Monterey Jack Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Candy Cane P... Monterey Jac...
Carbs 26.0g 0.0g
Sugars 18.0g 0.0g
Fiber 3.0g 0.0g
Protein 14.0g 7.0g
Fat 19.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Candy Cane Protein Bar

Serving size 64.0 Gg

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.0g 24%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 13.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 14.7mg 5%
Sodium 49.9mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 18.0g

* 5.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 99.8mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Potassium 280.3mg 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:

PEANUT BUTTER*, HONEY*, NONTAT DRY MILK*, WHITE CHOCOLATE*+ (CANE SUGAR*, COCOA BUTTER*, WHOLE MILK POWDER*, NONFAT DRY MILK*, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, VANILLA*), CRISP SORGHUM*, DRIED WHOLE EGG POWDER*, RICE PROTEIN*, SPRINKLES (GUM ARABIC, RADISH JUICE CONCENTRATE FOR COLOR, CITRIC ACID), VANILLA EXTRACT*, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, DRIED WHOLE FOOD POWDERS (KALE*, FLAX SEED*, ROSE HIP*, ORANGE*, LEMON*, PAPAYA*, TOMATO*, APPLE*, ALFALFA*, CELERY*, KELP*, DULSE*, CARROT*, SPINACH*), FLAX SEED OIL*, SUNFLOWER OIL*, SESAME SEED OIL*, OLIVE OIL*, PUMPKIN SEED OIL*, PEPPERMINT OIL.

Monterey Jack Cheese

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 30.0mg 10%
Sodium 170.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 198.0mg 15%
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:

PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Candy Cane Protein Bar

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 88% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 31% DV
Folate 24% DV

Minerals

Calcium 16% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 13% DV
Magnesium 24% DV
Phosphorus 23% DV
Zinc 32% DV
Copper 87% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Monterey Jack Cheese

Minerals

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

Ingredient Analysis

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

Candy Cane Protein Bar

Total Ingredients
37
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 7 more

Monterey Jack Cheese

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning
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.

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Candy Cane Protein Bar Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🥷 Sneaky Spike
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 Perfect Bar, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2464999

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Brand Member's Mark
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 556962

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