Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Wavy Potato Chips has less impact on blood sugar than Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Wavy Potato Chips

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix
BSI: 53 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 36.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 28.0g Raises blood sugar 56.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 27.0g Digestible carbs 54.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 2.5g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 53

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

Wavy Potato Chips
BSI: 26 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 15.0g Raises blood sugar 30.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 14.0g Digestible carbs 28.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 11.0g Slows digestion -1.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 26

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

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

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Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes European Gourmet Bakery Branded

Full Food Name

European Gourmet Bakery, Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Wavy Potato Chips

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Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Wavy Potato Chips

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Tarte Chocol... Wavy Potato ...
Carbs 28.0g 15.0g
Sugars 22.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 2.0g 1.0g
Fat 2.5g 11.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Serving size 36.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 50.0mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 22.0g

* 5.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
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:

SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER]), MALTED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), COCOA POWDER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), GUM BLEND (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), BAKING SODA, NATURAL COCOA FLAVOR

Wavy Potato Chips

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 135.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 15.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 271.0mg 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 (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), AND SALT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Minerals

Iron 17% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Wavy Potato Chips

Minerals

Potassium 28% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🥖 Refined Carb

Wavy Potato Chips

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
💦 Refined Fat
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.

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Wavy Potato Chips 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 European Gourmet Bakery
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 371379

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Brand Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 375414

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