Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Traditional Onions has less impact on blood sugar than Whole Potatoes

Whole Potatoes

Traditional Onions

Whole Potatoes
BSI: 24 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 165.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 14.0g Raises blood sugar 28.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 12.0g Digestible carbs 24.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 24

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

Traditional Onions
BSI: 17 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 10.0g Raises blood sugar 20.0
Fiber 1.4g Not digested -2.8
Net Carbs 8.6g Digestible carbs 17.2
Protein 0.8g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 17

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

Whole Potatoes

Canned Vegetables Harris Teeter Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Whole Potatoes

Traditional Onions

Canned Vegetables Haywards Branded

Full Food Name

Traditional Onions

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Whole Potatoes Traditional ...
Carbs 14.0g 10.0g
Sugars 1.0g 8.4g
Fiber 2.0g 1.4g
Protein 1.0g 0.8g
Fat 0.0g 0.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Whole Potatoes

Serving size 165.0 Gg

Calories 69

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 420.8mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 39.6mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 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:

POTATOES, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.

Traditional Onions

Serving size 100.0 Gg

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Total Carbohydrates 10.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 0.8g 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:

ONIONS, WATER, MALT VINEGAR - FROM BARLEY (CONTAINS: GLUTEN), SPIRIT VINEGAR, SALT, ROAST BARLEY MALT EXTRACT (CONTAINS: GLUTEN), SPICE EXTRACTS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Whole Potatoes

Vitamins

Vitamin C 8% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Traditional Onions

No significant vitamin or mineral data available

Ingredient Analysis

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

Whole Potatoes

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning

Traditional Onions

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning
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.

Whole Potatoes Tags

โœจ Clean Machine

Traditional Onions 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 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 379452

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Brand Haywards
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 387579

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