Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce
BSI: 62 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 78.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 33.0g Raises blood sugar 66.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 32.0g Digestible carbs 64.0
Protein 9.0g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 62

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

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.5g Raises blood sugar 99.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 49.5g Digestible carbs 99.0
Protein 4.9g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 8.7g Slows digestion -1.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Pasta Dinners The Kroger Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Original

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

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Pasta Dinners Promotional Alliance International, Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Original Mac... Meatless Bac...
Carbs 33.0g 51.0g
Sugars 2.0g 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 9.0g 5.0g
Fat 8.0g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Serving size 78.0 Gg

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 20.3mg 7%
Sodium 640.4mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 33.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 99.8mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), ORGANIC MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, ORGANIC BUTTER [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC SWEET CREAM, SALT], ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORS ADDED [ORGANIC PUMPKIN, ORGANIC APPLE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT], LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC GUAR GUM), ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CARNAUBA WAX AND MIXED TOCOPHEROLS.

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Serving size 103.0 GRMg

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 649.9mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 51.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 51.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 223.5mg 17%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 51.5mg 1%

* 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:

RICE PASTA (WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE), FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, EXPELLER PRESSED: CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, COCONUT OIL, SALT, PEA PROTEIN, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CANE SUGAR, LACTIC ACID (VEGAN), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR (NATURALLY OCCURRING MINERAL), ANNATTO COLOR, ONION, MEATLESS BAC'N BITS (PEA PROTEIN, SORGHUM FLAKES, TAPIOCA SYRUP, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, COCONUT OIL, SALT, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR, INACTIVE YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin A 28% DV

Minerals

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

Meatless Bacn & Chedda...

Minerals

Calcium 22% DV
Potassium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Original Macaroni & Cheese ...

Total Ingredients
24
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 11 more

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Sty...

Total Ingredients
27
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 12 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.

Original Macaroni & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Meatless Bacn & Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ 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 Kroger Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1861130

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Brand Promotional Alliance International, Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2669570

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