Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than Corn Flakes

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese

Corn Flakes

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 18.2g Raises blood sugar 36.4
Fiber 9.1g Not digested -18.2
Net Carbs 9.1g Digestible carbs 18.2
Protein 27.3g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 54.6g Slows digestion -1.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Corn Flakes
BSI: 53 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 32.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 28.0g Raises blood sugar 56.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 27.0g Digestible carbs 54.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 53

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

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese

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Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Conagra Foods Snack Foods Group Branded

Full Food Name

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese

Corn Flakes

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Cereal Spartan Branded

Full Food Name

Corn Flakes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Nacho Cheese... Corn Flakes
Carbs 2.0g 28.0g
Sugars 0.0g 3.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 3.0g 2.0g
Fat 6.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese

Serving size 11.0 GRMg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 1000.0mg 43%
Total Carbohydrates 2.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
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:

SUNFLOWER SEEDS, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, LESS THAN 2% OF: DEXTROSE, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, YELLOW 5 LAKE, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, DRIED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC.

Corn Flakes

Serving size 32.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 270.1mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 9.0mg 50%
Potassium 55.0mg 1%

* 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:

DEGERMED YELLOW CORNMEL, SUGAR, SALT, MALT EXTRACT, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRTAE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VIATMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN), FOLIC ACID. BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Nacho Cheese Roasted &...

Minerals

Iron 18% DV
Magnesium 91% DV
Phosphorus 73% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Corn Flakes

Vitamins

Vitamin C 52% DV
Vitamin A 434% DV
Vitamin D 16% DV
Niacin (B3) 98% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 102% DV
Vitamin B6 92% DV
Vitamin B12 195% DV

Minerals

Iron 156% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salt...

Total Ingredients
21
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 8 more

Corn Flakes

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly 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

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Nacho Cheese Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese Tags

Corn Flakes 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 Conagra Foods Snack Foods Group
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2618223

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Brand Spartan
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 383344

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