Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta has less impact on blood sugar than Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 65.6g Raises blood sugar 131.2
Fiber 3.1g Not digested -6.2
Net Carbs 62.5g Digestible carbs 125.0
Protein 10.9g Moderates impact -2.7
Fat 7.8g Slows digestion -1.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta
BSI: 98 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 113.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 53.0g Raises blood sugar 106.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.1
Net Carbs 51.0g Digestible carbs 101.9
Protein 12.0g Moderates impact -2.2
Fat 12.0g Slows digestion -1.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 98

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce

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Pasta Dinners The Quaker Oats Co/Golden Grain Branded

Full Food Name

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce, Cheesy Jalapeno

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta

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Pasta Dinners Safeway, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta, Shells & Cheddar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cheesy Jalap... Shells & Che...
Carbs 42.0g 53.0g
Sugars 4.0g 6.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 7.0g 12.0g
Fat 5.0g 12.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce

Serving size 64.0 GRMg

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 629.8mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 36.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 60.2mg 5%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Potassium 309.8mg 7%

* 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:

WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR, ROMANO, MONTEREY JACK, PARMESAN AND BLUE CHEESES [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BUTTERMILK, GUAR GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ONION POWDER, SPICES, LACTOSE, JALAPENO PEPPER*, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, LACTIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, NONFAT DRY MILK, ANNATO EXTRACT (COLOR), SUNFLOWER OIL, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, BLUE 1, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 40, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN.

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta

Serving size 113.0 Gg

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.0g 15%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 10.2mg 3%
Sodium 890.4mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 53.0g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 6.0g

* 45.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 12.0g 24%
Calcium 160.5mg 12%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Potassium 259.9mg 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:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, COLOR [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n ...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 31% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 24% DV
Folate 39% DV

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 24% DV
Potassium 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Chees...

Total Ingredients
50
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 12 more

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Total Ingredients
24
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 13 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.

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.

Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta Flavored Sauce Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Dinner Made With Rich & Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce And Shell Pasta 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 The Quaker Oats Co/Golden Grain
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2674103

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Brand Safeway, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2296424

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