Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz
BSI: 19 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 11.8g Raises blood sugar 23.5
Fiber 1.9g Not digested -3.8
Net Carbs 9.9g Digestible carbs 19.7
Protein 5.9g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 4.8g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 19

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

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz
BSI: 20 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 11.1g Raises blood sugar 22.2
Fiber 0.9g Not digested -1.8
Net Carbs 10.2g Digestible carbs 20.4
Protein 3.4g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 2.6g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 20

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

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz

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Pasta/Noodles Conagra Brands Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

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Pasta/Noodles Conagra Brands Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Banquet Spag... Chef Boyarde...
Carbs 44.0g 26.0g
Sugars 11.0g 3.0g
Fiber 7.1g 2.1g
Protein 22.0g 8.0g
Fat 18.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz

Serving size 374.0 GRMg

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.0g 23%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 59.8mg 20%
Sodium 1159.4mg 50%
Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 25%
Total Sugars 11.0g

* 25.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 22.0g 44%
Calcium 149.6mg 12%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 721.8mg 15%

* 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:

SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE, ONIONS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CRUSHED GARLIC, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (VINEGAR, MOLASSES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ANCHOVIES, WATER, ONIONS, SALT, GARLIC, TAMARIND CONCENTRATE, CLOVES, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILIPEPPER EXTRACT), SALT, FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID. COOKED SPAGHETTI: WATER, SPAGHETTI (DURUM FLOUR [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], DRIED EGG WHITES), SOYBEAN OIL. MEATBALLS: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, WATER, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BREADER (ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], DURUM FLOUR, LEAVENING [SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE], YEAST), SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, CRUSHED GARLIC, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LESS THAN 0.1% SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE]), CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, NUTMEG, NATURAL FLAVORS), SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR. CONTAINS: FISH (ANCHOVIES), EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT.

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Serving size 234.0 GRMg

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 9.4mg 3%
Sodium 751.1mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 20.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 65.5mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Potassium 180.2mg 4%

* 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, PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE), COOKED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), SOYBEAN OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: BUTTERMILK POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, FLAVORINGS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CREAM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT MILK, LACTIC ACID, MILK POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Banquet Spaghetti And ...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 1% DV
Vitamin A 15% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 5% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Chef Boyardee Chicken ...

Minerals

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

Ingredient Analysis

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

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatb...

Total Ingredients
69
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 12 more

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfre...

Total Ingredients
41
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 11 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.

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz 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 Conagra Brands Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2518667

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Brand Conagra Brands Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2519863

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