Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Squeezable Applesauce has less impact on blood sugar than Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar

Squeezable Applesauce

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar
BSI: 89 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 69.0g Raises blood sugar 138.0
Fiber 4.2g Not digested -8.4
Net Carbs 64.8g Digestible carbs 129.6
Protein 12.7g Moderates impact -3.3
Fat 4.9g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 89

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

Squeezable Applesauce
BSI: 28 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.7g Raises blood sugar 33.3
Fiber 1.1g Not digested -2.2
Net Carbs 15.6g Digestible carbs 31.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 28

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

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar

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Pasta Dinners General Mills, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar

Squeezable Applesauce

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Wholesome Snacks Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Squeezable Applesauce

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Macaroni & C... Squeezable A...
Carbs 49.0g 15.0g
Sugars 7.0g 12.0g
Fiber 3.0g 1.0g
Protein 9.0g 0.0g
Fat 3.5g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar

Serving size 71.0 GRMg

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 9.9mg 3%
Sodium 430.3mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 39.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 100.1mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 300.3mg 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:

ORGANIC PASTA (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), WHEY, CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SALT, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), DRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), LACTIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (FOR ANTICAKING).

Squeezable Applesauce

Serving size 90.0 GRMg

Calories 60

% 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 15.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 12.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 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:

APPLE PUREE (APPLES, ASCORBIC ACID).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Macaroni & Classic Che...

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Squeezable Applesauce

Vitamins

Vitamin C 15% DV

Minerals

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

Ingredient Analysis

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

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar,...

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
+ 7 more

Squeezable Applesauce

Total Ingredients
2
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.

Macaroni & Classic Cheddar, Classic Cheddar Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Squeezable Applesauce Tags

✨ Clean Machine
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 General Mills, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2674267

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2638073

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