Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain has less impact on blood sugar than Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain
BSI: 59 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 18.1g Raises blood sugar 36.3
Fiber 1.6g Not digested -3.2
Net Carbs 16.5g Digestible carbs 33.1
Protein 7.7g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 2.8g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 59

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

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal
BSI: 62 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 75.0g Raises blood sugar 150.0
Fiber 8.3g Not digested -16.6
Net Carbs 66.7g Digestible carbs 133.4
Protein 10.4g Moderates impact -2.8
Fat 5.2g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 62

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

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain

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Pasta/Noodles Tasty Brands Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal

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Cereal Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Lasagna, Che... Brown Sugar ...
Carbs 33.0g 36.0g
Sugars 6.0g 11.0g
Fiber 2.9g 4.0g
Protein 14.0g 5.0g
Fat 5.0g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain

Serving size 182.0 GRMg

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.6mg 5%
Sodium 580.6mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 33.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 10%
Total Sugars 6.0g

* 24.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 249.3mg 19%
Iron 1.4mg 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:

INGREDIENTS: BLANCHED PASTA (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR AND ENRICHED SEMOLINA BLEND [WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, ASCORBIC ACID [TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION]), TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE [TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID] 31% NTSS), LOW FAT RICOTTA CHEESE (SKIM MILK, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN GUM, ACETIC ACID), WATER, TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE [AS A FIRMING AGENT]), LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE [AS A FIRMING AGENT], CITRIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BREADCRUMB (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, CANOLA OIL), CORN STARCH- MODIFIED, SUGAR, SODIUM CASEINATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COWS MILK (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY FLAKES, CITRIC ACID.

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal

Serving size 48.0 GRMg

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 260.2mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 36.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 11.0g

* 21.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 39.8mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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:

WHOLE GRAIN STEEL CUT OATS, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way ...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 9% DV
Vitamin A 31% DV

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon...

Minerals

Calcium 8% 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.

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parco...

Total Ingredients
55
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌾 Complex Carb
+ 14 more

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Stee...

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 3 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.

Lasagna, Cheese 4 Way Parcooked Frozen Tray Whole Grain Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Steel Cut Instant Oatmeal 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 Tasty Brands Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2526091

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2639203

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