Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne has less impact on blood sugar than Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta
BSI: 83 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 68.2g Raises blood sugar 136.4
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 65.2g Digestible carbs 130.4
Protein 12.1g Moderates impact -3.2
Fat 4.6g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 83

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

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne
BSI: 68 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 41.0g Raises blood sugar 82.0
Fiber 6.0g Not digested -12.0
Net Carbs 35.0g Digestible carbs 70.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.8
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 68

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta

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Pasta Dinners The Quaker Oats Co/Golden Grain Branded

Full Food Name

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta, Cheesy Jalapeno

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

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Pasta By Shape & Type Food Town Stores Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cheesy Jalap... Food Lion, W...
Carbs 45.0g 41.0g
Sugars 3.0g 2.0g
Fiber 2.0g 6.0g
Protein 8.0g 7.0g
Fat 3.0g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta

Serving size 66.0 GRMg

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.3mg 2%
Sodium 669.9mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 45.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 40.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 50.2mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Potassium 289.7mg 6%

* 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:

WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR, ROMANO, MONTEREY JACK, PARMESAN AND BLUE CHEESES [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BUTTERMILK, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM SALT, ONION POWDER, SPICES, LACTOSE, JALAPENO PEPPER*, GARLIC POWDER, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, LACTIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, NONFAT DRY MILK, ANNATO EXTRACT (COLOR), SUNFLOWER OIL, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, BLUE 1, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 40, TURMERIC EXTRACT(COLOR), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN.

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 5.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 21%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 33.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
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:

WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, SEMOLINA, OAT FIBER, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n ...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 30% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 23% DV

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 16% DV
Potassium 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 34% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 19% DV
Folate 27% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 18% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Chees...

Total Ingredients
49
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 12 more

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🥖 Refined Carb
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.

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne 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 The Quaker Oats Co/Golden Grain
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2674106

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Brand Food Town Stores Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 372928

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