Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Organic Quinoa has less impact on blood sugar than Cream Cheese Frosting

Organic Quinoa

Cream Cheese Frosting

Organic Quinoa
BSI: 37 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 20.0g Raises blood sugar 40.0
Fiber 4.8g Not digested -9.6
Net Carbs 15.2g Digestible carbs 30.4
Protein 4.8g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 37

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

Cream Cheese Frosting
BSI: 39 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 61.8g Raises blood sugar 123.5
Fiber 2.9g Not digested -5.8
Net Carbs 58.9g Digestible carbs 117.7
Fat 14.7g Slows digestion -2.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 39

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

Organic Quinoa

Other Grains & Seeds Good Groceries Company Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Organic Quinoa

Cream Cheese Frosting

Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Organic Quinoa Cream Cheese...
Carbs 25.0g 21.0g
Sugars 2.0g 19.0g
Fiber 6.0g 1.0g
Protein 6.0g 0.0g
Fat 5.0g 5.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Organic Quinoa

Serving size 125.0 GRMg

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 280.0mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 25.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 21%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 33.8mg 3%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 292.5mg 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 WHITE QUINOA, ORGANIC RED PEPPERS, ORGANIC TOFU [WATER, SOY, GELLING AGENT (MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE)], ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC MAIZE STARCH, GUERANDE SEA SALT, ORGANIC CURRY POWDER, ORGANIC BASIL POWDER.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Serving size 34.0 GRMg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 1.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 64.9mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 21.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 19.0g

* 1.0g 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, WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTILATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Organic Quinoa

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 9% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Cream Cheese Frosting

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

Organic Quinoa

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

Cream Cheese Frosting

Total Ingredients
23
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 12 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.

Organic Quinoa Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride

Cream Cheese 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 Good Groceries Company Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2496139

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638854

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