Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Betty Crocke... | Red Gold 15.... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.1g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 0.5g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.6g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
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Nutritional Labels
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Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole
Serving size 27.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 18.5g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
INGREDIENTS: POTATOES*, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, SALT, IMITATION BACON BITS (SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, INACTIVE DRIED YEAST, COLOR [CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3], TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE), SOY LECITHIN), POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED WHEY, ONION*. CONTAINS 0.5% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SOUR CREAM* (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES), BARLEY FLOUR, CHIVES*, LACTIC ACID, NONFAT MILK*, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, BACON FAT, COLOR (ANNATTO & TURMERIC EXTRACT), DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), CITRIC ACID. FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM BISULFITE. *DRIED
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
Serving size 29.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
TOMATO CONCENTRATE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES, JALAPéNO PEPPERS, GREEN CHILES, YELLOW CHILES, VINEGAR, DRIED ONION, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, CILANTRO, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa
Food Tags
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Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole Tags
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole has a BSI of 37.4 while Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa has a BSI of 2.0. Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 2.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole contains 78.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa contains 6.9g per 100g. Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa has 71.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole provides 7.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.4g in Red Gold 15.5 Oz. Mild Salsa. Betty Crocker Loaded Potato Casserole provides 4.4g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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