Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Gala Apples, Gala has less impact on blood sugar than Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

Gala Apples, Gala

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer
BSI: 84 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 355.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 42.0g Raises blood sugar 84.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 42.0g Digestible carbs 84.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 84

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

Gala Apples, Gala
BSI: 34 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 14.3g Raises blood sugar 28.6
Fiber 3.2g Not digested -6.4
Net Carbs 11.1g Digestible carbs 22.2
Protein 0.3g Moderates impact -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 34

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

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

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Soda Ginseng Up Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

Gala Apples, Gala

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Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Gala Apples, Gala

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Root Beer So... Gala Apples,...
Carbs 42.0g 22.0g
Sugars 42.0g 16.0g
Fiber 0g 4.9g
Protein 0.0g 0.5g
Fat 0.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

Serving size 355.0 MLTg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 10.7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
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:

TRIPLE FILTERED CARBONATED WATER, CANE SUGAR, WINTERGREEN, OIL OF CLOVES & OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, GUM ACACIA, CARAMEL COLOR (FROM CARAMELIZED CANE SUGAR), KOREAN GINSENG EXTRACT.

Gala Apples, Gala

Serving size 154.0 GRMg

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 22.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 18%
Total Sugars 16.0g

* 1.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.5g 1%
Calcium 9.2mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 169.4mg 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:

APPLES.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Gala Apples, Gala

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 1% 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.

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 5 more

Gala Apples, Gala

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
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.

Root Beer Soda, Root Beer Tags

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Gala Apples, Gala 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 Ginseng Up Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2618493

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638719

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