Blood Sugar Impact of Spaghetti With Meatballs In A Hearty Tomato Sauce, Meatballs

This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.

Frozen Dinners & Entrees Nestle Usa Frozen Food Division Branded

Full Food Name

Spaghetti With Meatballs In A Hearty Tomato Sauce, Meatballs

BSI: 83 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 269.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 45.0g Raises blood sugar 90.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -5.9
Net Carbs 42.0g Digestible carbs 84.1
Protein 16.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 5.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 83

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Medical Notice: BSI is our proprietary estimate based on nutritional data. It considers net carbohydrates, fiber content, protein, and fat to estimate the potential impact on blood sugar levels. Individual responses may vary based on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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Key Nutrients

Per 269.0g serving
Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 45.0g
Sugars 5.0g
Fiber 3.0g
Protein 16.0g
Fat 5.0g

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Nutritional Information

Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.

Serving size 269.0 Gg

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 18.8mg 6%
Sodium 618.7mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates 45.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 37.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 16.0g 32%
Calcium 59.2mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Potassium 478.8mg 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 PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR), WATER, COOKED BEEF AND PORK, TOMATOES (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), TOMATO PASTE, 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ROLLED OATS, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, DRIED ONIONS, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, SALT, BEEF FLAVOR (SALT, SEASONING (INCLUDING HYDROLYZED BEEF PROTEIN), TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, ARABIC GUM), CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SALT, ENZYMES, CULTURES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM), DRIED SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT), SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN (CORN, POTATO), SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORING, BEEF FAT, BARLEY EXTRACTIVE, BEEF EXTRACT, CALCIUM LACTATE, CITRIC ACID, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM CANOLA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL), LACTIC ACID, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SESAME OIL, SUCCINIC ACID, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), DRIED EGG WHITES, DRIED GARLIC, CULTURED WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, BEEF STOCK, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORS.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 4% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.

Total Ingredients
67
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Ingredient Type Found In This Product
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
CITRIC ACID LACTIC ACID
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
SUGAR SYRUP*
โ“ Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
CHEESE EGG MILK
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
GUM*
๐Ÿซง Fat
OIL*
โฌœ Filler
MALTODEXTRIN GUM* STARCH*
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
โš—๏ธ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
๐Ÿš High GI Carb
SUGAR
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
CHEESE EGG MILK SALT
๐Ÿงช Preservative
CITRIC ACID LACTIC ACID
๐Ÿญ Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
CHEESE EGG MILK WHEY
๐Ÿงซ Protein Isolate
WHEY
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
๐Ÿ’ฆ Refined Fat
OIL*
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning
SALT
โš—๏ธ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Spaghetti With Meatballs In A Hearty Tomato Sauce, Meatballs based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Ingredient Tags

๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
โ“ Ambiguous
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
๐Ÿซง Fat
โฌœ Filler
โฌœ Filler
โฌœ Filler
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Flavor Additive
โš—๏ธ Functional Ingredient
๐Ÿš High GI Carb
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿญ Processed
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿงซ Protein Isolate
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
๐Ÿ’ฆ Refined Fat
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning
โš—๏ธ Synthetic Additive

Data Details

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Brand Nestle Usa Frozen Food Division
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2087259

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