Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Monterey Jack Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Monterey Jack Cheese

Unsalted Mixed Nuts
BSI: 5 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 21.4g Raises blood sugar 42.9
Fiber 10.7g Not digested -21.4
Net Carbs 10.7g Digestible carbs 21.5
Protein 21.4g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 53.6g Slows digestion -1.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 5

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

Monterey Jack Cheese
BSI: 0 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 0.0g Raises blood sugar 0.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 0.0g Digestible carbs 0.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 0

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

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

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Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Nabisco Food Company Branded

Full Food Name

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Monterey Jack Cheese

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Cheese Member's Mark Branded

Full Food Name

Monterey Jack Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Unsalted Mix... Monterey Jac...
Carbs 6.0g 0.0g
Sugars 1.0g 0.0g
Fiber 3.0g 0.0g
Protein 6.0g 7.0g
Fat 15.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.0g 19%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 199.9mg 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:

PEANUTS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), PECANS, PEANUT OIL

Monterey Jack Cheese

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 30.0mg 10%
Sodium 170.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 198.0mg 15%
Iron 0.0mg 0%

* 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:

PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 45% DV

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 29% DV
Potassium 20% DV
Magnesium 54% DV
Phosphorus 36% DV
Copper 119% DV
Manganese 87% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Monterey Jack Cheese

Minerals

Calcium 71% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
💦 Refined Fat

Monterey Jack Cheese

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 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

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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 Nabisco Food Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2614902

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Brand Member's Mark
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 556962

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