Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Pepper Brand Ham has less impact on blood sugar than Original Potato Chips

Original Potato Chips

Pepper Brand Ham

Original Potato Chips
BSI: 26 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 53.6g Raises blood sugar 107.1
Fiber 3.6g Not digested -7.2
Net Carbs 50.0g Digestible carbs 99.9
Protein 7.1g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 35.7g Slows digestion -5.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 26

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

Pepper Brand Ham
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 2.0g Raises blood sugar 4.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 2.0g Digestible carbs 4.0
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

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

Original Potato Chips

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Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Frito Lay Company Branded

Full Food Name

Original Potato Chips

Pepper Brand Ham

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Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Boar's Head Branded

Full Food Name

Pepper Brand Ham

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Original Pot... Pepper Brand...
Carbs 15.0g 2.0g
Sugars 1.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0g
Protein 2.0g 10.0g
Fat 10.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Original Potato Chips

Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.0g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 140.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 15.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 10.1mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 350.0mg 7%

* 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:

POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), SALT

Pepper Brand Ham

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 20.2mg 7%
Sodium 500.1mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 2.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 179.8mg 4%

* 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:

FRESH HAM, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Original Potato Chips

Vitamins

Vitamin C 14% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 12% DV
Potassium 36% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Pepper Brand Ham

Minerals

Iron 11% DV
Potassium 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Original Potato Chips

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

Pepper Brand Ham

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Original Potato Chips Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Pepper Brand Ham Tags

✨ Clean Machine
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 Frito Lay Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2562731

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Brand Boar's Head
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 378258

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