Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar has less impact on blood sugar than Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese

Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar

Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese
BSI: 92 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 255.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 50.0g Raises blood sugar 100.0
Fiber 3.1g Not digested -6.1
Net Carbs 46.9g Digestible carbs 93.9
Protein 17.0g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 19.0g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 92

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

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar
BSI: 41 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 52.0g Raises blood sugar 104.0
Fiber 8.0g Not digested -16.0
Net Carbs 44.0g Digestible carbs 88.0
Protein 20.0g Moderates impact -3.5
Fat 12.0g Slows digestion -1.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 41

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

Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese

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Frozen Dinners & Entrees Amy's Kitchen Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar

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Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Lifestyle Evolution, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar, Double Dark Chocolate

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Light In Sod... Double Dark ...
Carbs 50.0g 26.0g
Sugars 5.0g 12.0g
Fiber 3.1g 4.0g
Protein 17.0g 10.0g
Fat 19.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese

Serving size 255.0 Gg

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.0g 24%
Saturated Fat 11.0g 55%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 56.1mg 19%
Sodium 318.8mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 50.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 41.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 17.0g 34%
Calcium 318.8mg 25%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 300.9mg 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:

ORGANIC MACARONI (ORGANIC UNBLEACHED DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), ORGANIC LOWFAT MILK, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR), SEA SALT.

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar

Serving size 50.0 GRMg

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 65.0mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 12.0g

* 10.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 100.0mg 8%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Potassium 360.0mg 8%

* 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:

PROTEIN BLEND* (SOY FLOUR*, RICE FLOUR*), DARK CHOCOLATE* (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE*, CANE SUGAR*, COCOA BUTTER*, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA*), TAPIOCA SYRUP*, AGAVE SYRUP*, BROWN RICE CRISP*, ROLLED OATS*, COCOA POWDER*, CHOCOLATE FLAVOR*, SOY LECITHIN*, GUM ACACIA*.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Light In Sodium Macaro...

Vitamins

Vitamin D 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 2% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Double Dark Chocolate ...

Minerals

Calcium 20% DV
Iron 43% DV
Potassium 21% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Light In Sodium Macaroni & ...

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
+ 2 more

Double Dark Chocolate Prote...

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🥖 Refined Carb
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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Light In Sodium Macaroni & Cheese, Cheese Tags

Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bar Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
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 Amy's Kitchen Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2465361

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Brand Lifestyle Evolution, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2665788

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