Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has less impact on blood sugar than Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
BSI: 56 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 68.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 30.0g Raises blood sugar 60.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 29.0g Digestible carbs 58.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 56

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

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.5g Raises blood sugar 99.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 49.5g Digestible carbs 99.0
Protein 4.9g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 8.7g Slows digestion -1.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

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Pasta Dinners Kraft Heinz Foods Company Branded

Full Food Name

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Sharp Cheddar

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

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Pasta Dinners Promotional Alliance International, Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Sharp Chedda... Meatless Bac...
Carbs 30.0g 51.0g
Sugars 3.0g 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 8.0g 5.0g
Fat 7.0g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Serving size 68.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.0mg 5%
Sodium 599.8mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 30.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 26.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 129.9mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 159.8mg 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:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM ALGINATE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Serving size 103.0 GRMg

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 649.9mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 51.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 51.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 223.5mg 17%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 51.5mg 1%

* 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:

RICE PASTA (WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE), FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, EXPELLER PRESSED: CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, COCONUT OIL, SALT, PEA PROTEIN, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CANE SUGAR, LACTIC ACID (VEGAN), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR (NATURALLY OCCURRING MINERAL), ANNATTO COLOR, ONION, MEATLESS BAC'N BITS (PEA PROTEIN, SORGHUM FLAKES, TAPIOCA SYRUP, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, COCONUT OIL, SALT, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR, INACTIVE YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni...

Minerals

Calcium 19% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Meatless Bacn & Chedda...

Minerals

Calcium 22% DV
Potassium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Ch...

Total Ingredients
32
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 11 more

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Sty...

Total Ingredients
27
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 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.

Sharp Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac 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 Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1727396

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Brand Promotional Alliance International, Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2669570

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