Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix has less impact on blood sugar than Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 5.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.0g Raises blood sugar 8.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 4.0g Digestible carbs 8.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 8

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

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice
BSI: 39 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 79.3g Raises blood sugar 158.6
Fiber 10.3g Not digested -20.6
Net Carbs 69.0g Digestible carbs 138.0
Protein 6.9g Moderates impact -1.9
Fat 13.8g Slows digestion -2.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 39

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

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix

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Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Newell Brands Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice

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Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers USDA Branded

Full Food Name

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Ball, Italia... Pumpkin Spic...
Carbs 4.0g 23.0g
Sugars 3.0g 8.0g
Fiber 0.0g 3.0g
Protein 0.0g 2.0g
Fat 0.0g 4.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix

Serving size 5.0 Gg

Calories 15

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 180.0mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 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:

SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, SEA SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, CITRIC ACID, OREGANO, BASIL, PARSLEY, GREEN BELL PEPPER GRANULES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, FENNEL, ANISE WHITE PEPPER, THYME, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING).

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice

Serving size 29.0 GRMg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.9mg 2%
Sodium 140.1mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 12.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
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:

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, POPCORN, ROASTED PUMPKIN SEED KERNELS (PUMPKIN SEED KERNELS, CANOLA OIL, SALT), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, CLOVES, GINGER, CANOLA OIL, SOY LECITHIN, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Ball, Italian Style Pa...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 27% DV

Minerals

Iron 40% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Pumpkin Spice Caramel ...

Minerals

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

Ingredient Analysis

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

Ball, Italian Style Pasta S...

Total Ingredients
14
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 2 more

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn ...

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
+ 7 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.

Ball, Italian Style Pasta Sauce Mix Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice 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 Newell Brands Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1858411

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Brand Archer Farms
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2669604

Report Data Issues for Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn With Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Pumpkin Spice