Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chili Lime Almonds has less impact on blood sugar than Enriched Macaroni Product, Rotini + Penne

Enriched Macaroni Product, Rotini + Penne

Chili Lime Almonds

BSI: 76 - High Impact
BSI: 7 - Low Impact

Enriched Macaroni Product, Rotini + Penne

g
Pasta By Shape & Type Barilla G & R F.Lli S.P.A. Branded

Chili Lime Almonds

g
Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Meijer, Inc. Branded

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Enriched Mac... Chili Lime A...
Carbs 42.0g 7.0g
Sugars 2.0g 1.0g
Fiber 3.0g 3.0g
Protein 7.0g 6.0g
Fat 1.0g 13.0g

What Was Your Response?

Track how these foods affect your blood sugar by selecting a response below. Your experience helps others make informed choices.

Enriched Macaroni...

Chili Lime Almonds

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Enriched Macaroni Product, Rotini + Penne

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 200

% 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 10.1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 37.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 17.9mg 1%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 156.8mg 3%

* 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:

INGREDIENTS: SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, DRIED SPINACH, DRIED TOMATO. VITAMINS/MINERALS: VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN), IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID.

Chili Lime Almonds

Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.0g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 129.9mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 7.0g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 80.1mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 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:

ALMONDS, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SPICES [INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER], DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOYBEAN OIL [AS A PROCESSING AID], DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, GARLIC POWDER, NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), PEANUT OIL.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Enriched Macaroni Prod...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 56% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 28% DV
Folate 53% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 20% DV
Potassium 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Chili Lime Almonds

Minerals

Calcium 29% DV
Iron 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.

Enriched Macaroni Product, ...

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🥖 Refined Carb

Chili Lime Almonds

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
Filler
+ 8 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.

Enriched Macaroni Product, Rotini + Penne Tags

Chili Lime Almonds Tags

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 Barilla G & R F.Lli S.P.A.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2468238

Report Data Issues for Enriched Macaroni Product, Rotini + Penne

Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2639188

Report Data Issues for Chili Lime Almonds