Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian has less impact on blood sugar than Sparkle Gel

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian

Sparkle Gel

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 31.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.0g Raises blood sugar 8.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 4.0g Digestible carbs 8.0
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 8

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

Sparkle Gel
BSI: 10 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 6.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 5.0g Raises blood sugar 10.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 5.0g Digestible carbs 10.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 10

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

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian

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Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Harris Teeter Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian

Sparkle Gel

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Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Wilton Industries Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Sparkle Gel

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Zesty Italia... Sparkle Gel
Carbs 4.0g 5.0g
Sugars 4.0g 3.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0g
Protein 0.0g 0.0g
Fat 7.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian

Serving size 31.0 Gg

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 340.1mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
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:

WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SPICE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, ANNATTO AND CARAMEL (FOR COLOR), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

Sparkle Gel

Serving size 6.0 Gg

Calories 20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 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:

CORN SYRUP, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CARRAGEENAN, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Zesty Italian Dressing...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 4% DV
Vitamin A 36% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Sparkle Gel

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zes...

Total Ingredients
14
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 6 more

Sparkle Gel

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 4 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.

Zesty Italian Dressing, Zesty Italian Tags

Sparkle Gel Tags

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 Harris Teeter Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 1921231

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Brand Wilton Industries Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 1885265

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