Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Macaroni Salad has less impact on blood sugar than Caprese Pasta Salad

Macaroni Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

Macaroni Salad
BSI: 47 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 145.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 26.0g Raises blood sugar 52.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.1
Net Carbs 24.0g Digestible carbs 47.9
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 21.0g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 47

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

Caprese Pasta Salad
BSI: 85 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 140.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 47.0g Raises blood sugar 94.0
Fiber 2.9g Not digested -5.9
Net Carbs 44.1g Digestible carbs 88.1
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 19.0g Slows digestion -1.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 85

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

Macaroni Salad

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Deli Salads Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Macaroni Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

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Deli Salads Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Caprese Pasta Salad, Caprese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Macaroni Salad Caprese Past...
Carbs 26.0g 47.0g
Sugars 7.0g 8.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.9g
Protein 5.0g 10.0g
Fat 21.0g 19.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Macaroni Salad

Serving size 145.0 Gg

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.0g 27%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.5mg 5%
Sodium 810.6mg 35%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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:

COOKED MACARONI (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGG WHITE), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SWEET PICKLE (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORING, POLYSORBATE 80), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CELERY, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: ONION, RED BELL PEPPER, SALT, VINEGAR, MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, GARLIC, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA; RETAINS PRODUCT FRESHNESS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID); MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO COLOR (SOYBEAN OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ANNATTO EXTRACT).

Caprese Pasta Salad

Serving size 140.0 Gg

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.0g 24%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 760.2mg 253%
Sodium 760.2mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 47.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 11%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 36.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 123.2mg 9%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 236.6mg 5%

* 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:

COOKED ROTINI PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA ENRICHED WITH IRON (FERROUS SULFATE) AND B VITAMINS (NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)], DRESSING [WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), TOCOPHEROLS], ROMA TOMATOES, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED REDUCED FAT MILK, GALT, ENZYMES), OLIVE OIL BLEND (SOYBEAN OIL, OLIVE OIL), WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR, DIJON MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES), ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, YELLOW BELL PEPPER, SUGAR, SPICES, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE(PRESERVATIVE)

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Macaroni Salad

Minerals

Iron 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Caprese Pasta Salad

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 5% 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 Salad

Total Ingredients
49
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 13 more

Caprese Pasta Salad

Total Ingredients
45
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 8 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.

Macaroni Salad Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Caprese Pasta Salad 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 Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1913530

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Brand Garden Fresh Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2369621

Report Data Issues for Caprese Pasta Salad