Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal has less impact on blood sugar than Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes
BSI: 97 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 74.3g Raises blood sugar 148.6
Fiber 2.9g Not digested -5.8
Net Carbs 71.4g Digestible carbs 142.8
Protein 11.4g Moderates impact -3.3
Fat 1.4g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 97

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

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal
BSI: 44 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 67.5g Raises blood sugar 135.0
Fiber 10.0g Not digested -20.0
Net Carbs 57.5g Digestible carbs 115.0
Protein 12.5g Moderates impact -2.9
Fat 6.3g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 44

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

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes

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Pasta Dinners Target Stores Branded

Full Food Name

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

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Cereal Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal, Original

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Spiral Shape... Original Org...
Carbs 52.0g 27.0g
Sugars 6.0g 0.0g
Fiber 2.0g 4.0g
Protein 8.0g 5.0g
Fat 1.0g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes

Serving size 70.0 GRMg

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 539.7mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 52.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 6.0g

* 44.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 60.2mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (MALTODEXTRIN, DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, SALT, WHEY, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], NATURAL FLAVOR, BUTTER MILK POWDER, LACTIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, SILICON DIOXIDE).

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal

Serving size 40.0 GRMg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 23.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 150.0mg 3%

* 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:

ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Original Organic Insta...

Minerals

Iron 22% DV
Potassium 11% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Ch...

Total Ingredients
24
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
+ 10 more

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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.

Spiral Shapes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spiral Shapes Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Original Organic Instant Oatmeal Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride
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 Target Stores
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2661577

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2639555

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