Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Beef Jerky has less impact on blood sugar than Vanilla Frosting

Beef Jerky

Vanilla Frosting

Beef Jerky
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 2.0g Raises blood sugar 4.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Vanilla Frosting
BSI: 45 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 70.6g Raises blood sugar 141.2
Fiber 2.9g Not digested -5.8
Net Carbs 67.7g Digestible carbs 135.4
Fat 14.7g Slows digestion -3.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 45

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

Beef Jerky

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Other Snacks Oregon Trail Branded

Full Food Name

Beef Jerky

Vanilla Frosting

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Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Beef Jerky Vanilla Fros...
Carbs 2.0g 24.0g
Sugars 0.0g 21.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 8.0g 0.0g
Fat 1.0g 5.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Beef Jerky

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

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

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 19.9mg 7%
Sodium 320.0mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 2.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
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:

BEEF, WATER, FLAVORING, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SEASONING (SALT, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, MAPLE SUGAR), BROWN SUGAR, TERIYAKI SAUCE, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), WINE, SUGAR, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, ONION POWDER, SUCCINIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE), WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICES, ANCHOVIES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), LIQUID SMOKE, CELERY JUICE POWDER.

Vanilla Frosting

Serving size 34.0 GRMg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Trans Fat 1.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 64.9mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 21.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

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

* 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:

SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WATER, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Beef Jerky

Vitamins

Vitamin A 40% DV

Minerals

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

Vanilla Frosting

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

Beef Jerky

Total Ingredients
38
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 6 more

Vanilla Frosting

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 10 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.

Beef Jerky Tags

🛤️ Smooth Ride

Vanilla Frosting 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 Oregon Trail
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 508608

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2638853

Report Data Issues for Vanilla Frosting