Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Potato Chips has less impact on blood sugar than Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Potato Chips

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
BSI: 95 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 50.5g Raises blood sugar 101.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 49.5g Digestible carbs 99.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.8
Fat 17.2g Slows digestion -2.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 95

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

Potato Chips
BSI: 25 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 24.8g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 14.0g Raises blood sugar 28.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 13.0g Digestible carbs 26.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -1.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 25

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

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Dfa Dairy Brands, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate

Potato Chips

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Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Giant Eagle, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Potato Chips

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Mint Chocola... Potato Chips
Carbs 50.0g 14.0g
Sugars 32.0g 2.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 4.0g 1.0g
Fat 17.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Serving size 99.0 GRMg

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17.0g 22%
Saturated Fat 9.0g 45%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.9mg 5%
Sodium 129.7mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 50.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 32.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 55.4mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 129.7mg 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:

ICE CREAM: CREAM, SKIM MILK, WATER, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WHEY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, POLYSORBATE 80, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLAVOR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT FLOUR, CONFECTIONERY DROPS (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN), SHORTENING (PALM OIL), WATER, MARGARINE [PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE], BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, VANILLIN), COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EGGS, NATURAL FLAVORS, MOLASSES, INVERT SUGAR, SALT, BAKING SODA, CORN SYRUP, BUTTERMILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, CHIPS: SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN

Potato Chips

Serving size 24.8 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 134.9mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* 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 (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER OR CANOLA OIL), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, SALT, TORULA YEAST, MOLASSES POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICE AND COLORING (CONTAINS PAPRIKA), YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Mint Chocolate Ice Cre...

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 7% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Potato Chips

Vitamins

Vitamin C 27% DV

Minerals

Iron 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sa...

Total Ingredients
67
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 14 more

Potato Chips

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 5 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.

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Potato Chips 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 Dfa Dairy Brands, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2565650

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Brand Giant Eagle, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2040970

Report Data Issues for Potato Chips