Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Tempeh has less impact on blood sugar than Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Original Tempeh

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

BSI: 11 - Moderate Impact
BSI: 92 - High Impact

Original Tempeh

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Pasta Dinners Greenleaf Foods, Spc Branded

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

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Pasta Dinners Promotional Alliance International, Inc Branded

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Original Tempeh Cheddar Styl...
Carbs 12.0g 49.0g
Sugars 0.0g 1.0g
Fiber 6.0g 2.0g
Protein 18.0g 4.0g
Fat 4.5g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Original Tempeh

Serving size 84.0 GRMg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 12.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 21%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 6.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 18.0g 36%
Calcium 87.4mg 7%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 283.9mg 6%

* 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:

CULTURED ORGANIC SOYBEANS (SOYBEANS, LACTIC ACID FROM PLANT SOURCE), WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Serving size 100.0 GRMg

Calories 290

% 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 580.0mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 46.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 185.0mg 14%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 90.0mg 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:

BROWN RICE PASTA (BROWN RICE, RICE BRAN, WATER), 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 OCCURING MINERAL), ANNATTO COLOR, ONION.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Original Tempeh

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 13% DV
Potassium 10% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Cheddar Style Deluxe C...

Minerals

Calcium 19% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 3% 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 Tempeh

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy...

Total Ingredients
18
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.

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac Tags

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 Greenleaf Foods, Spc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2596799

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Brand Promotional Alliance International, Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2669564

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