Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper has less impact on blood sugar than Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper
BSI: 43 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 72.2g Raises blood sugar 144.5
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 68.2g Digestible carbs 136.5
Protein 10.5g Moderates impact -2.9
Fat 2.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 43

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

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 67.3g Raises blood sugar 134.6
Fiber 4.3g Not digested -8.6
Net Carbs 63.0g Digestible carbs 126.0
Protein 10.7g Moderates impact -2.7
Fat 7.1g 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.

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper

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Dough Based Products / Meals General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar

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Dough Based Products / Meals General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Southwest Pa... Annie's Glut...
Carbs 23.1g 57.2g
Sugars 1.5g 5.0g
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g
Protein 3.3g 9.1g
Fat 0.6g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper

Serving size 32.0 GRMg

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.6g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 469.4mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 23.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Total Sugars 1.5g

* 20.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.3g 7%
Calcium 12.8mg 1%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 139.2mg 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SALT, TOMATO*. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BLACK BEANS, CORN*, SUGAR, SPICE, SEA SALT, CHILE PEPPER*, ONION *, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC*, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), PARSLEY*, MOLASSES*, WHEY*, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, COCONUT OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, COLOR (ANNATTO AND TURMERIC EXTRACT), CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BUTTERMILK*, LIME JUICE*, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CALCIUM LACTATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT). *DRIED

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar

Serving size 85.0 GRMg

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%
Trans Fat 0.2g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 11.1mg 4%
Sodium 510.0mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 57.2g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 13%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 48.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.1g 18%
Calcium 129.2mg 10%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 391.9mg 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:

QUINOA AND RICE PASTA (QUINOA FLOUR, WHITE RICE FLOUR), DRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), NONFAT MILK, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (FOR ANTICAKING).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Southwest Pasta Hambur...

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 18% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Vitamins

Vitamin D 0% DV
Folate 23% DV

Minerals

Calcium 15% DV
Iron 13% DV
Potassium 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Southwest Pasta Hamburger H...

Total Ingredients
46
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 12 more

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa ...

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🌾 Complex Carb
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌱 Minimally Processed
🌿 Natural
+ 4 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.

Southwest Pasta Hamburger Helper Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar Tags

🛤️ 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 General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2517072

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2516811

Report Data Issues for Annie's Gluten Free Quinoa Rice Pasta & White Cheddar