Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz

Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 6.8g Raises blood sugar 13.6
Fiber 2.5g Not digested -5.0
Net Carbs 4.3g Digestible carbs 8.6
Protein 19.2g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 6.1g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

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

Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes
BSI: 29 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 70.8g Raises blood sugar 141.6
Fiber 5.9g Not digested -11.8
Net Carbs 64.9g Digestible carbs 129.8
Protein 7.2g Moderates impact -1.9
Fat 8.7g Slows digestion -1.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 29

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

Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz

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Vegetable Based Products / Meals Kellogg Company Us Branded

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Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz

Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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Vegetable Based Products / Meals General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Morningstar ... Betty Crocke...
Carbs 3.1g 16.3g
Sugars 0.5g 0.4g
Fiber 1.1g 1.4g
Protein 8.6g 1.7g
Fat 2.7g 2.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz

Serving size 45.0 GRMg

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.7g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0.5mg 0%
Sodium 302.4mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 3.1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Total Sugars 0.5g

* 1.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.6g 17%
Calcium 11.6mg 1%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 49.1mg 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:

INGREDIENTS: WATER, WHEAT GLUTEN, CORN OIL, EGG WHITES, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POTATO STARCH, SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, METHYLCELLULOSE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SPICES, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY, WHEAT, AND CORN), YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOY SAUCE [SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT], MALTODEXTRIN), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SOYBEAN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SESAME OIL. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B12.

Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Serving size 23.0 GRMg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.2mg 0%
Sodium 364.1mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 16.3g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
Total Sugars 0.4g

* 14.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.7g 3%
Calcium 12.9mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Potassium 273.9mg 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:

POTATOES*, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUGAR, RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), SEA SALT (POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SALT), CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). CONTAINS 0.5% OR LESS OF: WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, COCONUT OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION*, LACTIC ACID, BUTTERMILK, NONFAT MILK*, CALCIUM LACTATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), COLOR (ANNATTO & TURMERIC EXTRACT), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, PALM OIL* (PALM OIL, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID.*DRIED

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Morningstar Farms Brea...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 127% DV
Thiamin (B1) 158% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 46% DV
Vitamin B6 65% DV
Vitamin B12 308% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 33% DV
Potassium 3% DV
Phosphorus 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Betty Crocker Four Che...

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 34% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Morningstar Farms Breakfast...

Total Ingredients
37
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 9 more

Betty Crocker Four Cheese M...

Total Ingredients
50
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 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.

Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage Links 8 Oz Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Betty Crocker Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes 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 Kellogg Company Us
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2721789

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2517306

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