Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar has less impact on blood sugar than Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar
BSI: 90 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 113.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.1
Net Carbs 47.0g Digestible carbs 93.9
Protein 14.0g Moderates impact -2.3
Fat 10.0g Slows digestion -1.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 90

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

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac
BSI: 92 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 47.0g Digestible carbs 94.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.8
Fat 9.0g Slows digestion -1.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 92

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

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar

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Pasta Dinners Kraft Heinz Meals Branded

Full Food Name

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

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Pasta Dinners Promotional Alliance International, Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac, Cheddar Style

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Mac & Cheese... Cheddar Styl...
Carbs 49.0g 49.0g
Sugars 5.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 14.0g 4.0g
Fat 10.0g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar

Serving size 113.0 Gg

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.0g 13%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 979.7mg 43%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 42.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 200.0mg 15%
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:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], WHEY, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]); BACON BITS WITH ADDED HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR (BACON [CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE], SMOKE FLAVOR); SEASONING BLEND (MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SALT, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, TORULA YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT, RENDERED BACON FAT, BROWN SUGAR, WHEY, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, FAVA BEAN, PEA PROTEIN, GARLIC POWDER, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SPICES [CONTAINS CELERY], CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES).

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac

Serving size 100.0 GRMg

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 580.0mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 46.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 185.0mg 14%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 90.0mg 2%

* 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:

BROWN RICE PASTA (BROWN RICE, RICE BRAN, WATER), FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, EXPELLER PRESSED: CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, COCONUT OIL, SALT, PEA PROTEIN, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CANE SUGAR, LACTIC ACID (VEGAN), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR (NATURALLY OCCURING MINERAL), ANNATTO COLOR, ONION.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Mac & Cheese With Baco...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 29% DV
Vitamin A 20% DV

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Iron 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Cheddar Style Deluxe C...

Minerals

Calcium 19% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sh...

Total Ingredients
49
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 15 more

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy...

Total Ingredients
18
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 12 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.

Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
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 Kraft Heinz Meals
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 680670

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Brand Promotional Alliance International, Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2669564

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