Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds has less impact on blood sugar than Organic Royal Black Quinoa

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds

Organic Royal Black Quinoa

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 20.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 7.0g Raises blood sugar 14.0
Fiber 6.0g Not digested -12.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Organic Royal Black Quinoa
BSI: 50 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 29.0g Raises blood sugar 58.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 26.0g Digestible carbs 52.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 2.5g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 50

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

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds

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Other Grains & Seeds Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds

Organic Royal Black Quinoa

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Other Grains & Seeds Alter Eco Branded

Full Food Name

Organic Royal Black Quinoa

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Bob's Red Mi... Organic Roya...
Carbs 7.0g 29.0g
Sugars 0.0g 0g
Fiber 6.0g 3.0g
Protein 4.0g 6.0g
Fat 8.0g 2.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds

Serving size 20.0 Gg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 5.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 7.0g 3%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 21%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 80.0mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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:

WHOLE FLAXSEED.

Organic Royal Black Quinoa

Serving size 43.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 9.9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 29.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 0g

* 26.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* 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:

100% ORGANIC ROYAL BLACK QUINOA.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Wh...

Minerals

Calcium 40% DV
Iron 30% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Organic Royal Black Qu...

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 47% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole G...

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Organic Royal Black Quinoa

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
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

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Bob's Red Mill, Raw Whole Golden Flaxseeds Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Organic Royal Black Quinoa Tags

🛤️ 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 Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2123253

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Brand Alter Eco
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 371548

Report Data Issues for Organic Royal Black Quinoa