Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz
BSI: 19 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 11.5g Raises blood sugar 23.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 9.5g Digestible carbs 19.0
Protein 3.2g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 0.8g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 19

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

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)
BSI: 37 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 19.7g Raises blood sugar 39.4
Fiber 0.5g Not digested -1.0
Net Carbs 19.2g Digestible carbs 38.4
Protein 7.1g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 10.6g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 37

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

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz

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Pasta/Noodles Conagra Brands Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

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Pasta/Noodles Kraft Foods Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chef Boyarde... Kraft Deluxe...
Carbs 29.0g 39.0g
Sugars 7.0g 10.0g
Fiber 5.0g 1.0g
Protein 8.0g 14.0g
Fat 2.0g 21.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz

Serving size 252.0 GRMg

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 5.0mg 2%
Sodium 509.0mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 29.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 18%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 40.3mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Potassium 539.3mg 11%

* 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:

TOMATOES (TOMATO PUREE, WATER) , WATER, PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE), DICED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), LESS THAN 2% OF: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED ONION, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CREAM, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, NONFAT MILK, SPICES, SODIUM CASEINATE. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)

Serving size 198.0 GRMg

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.0g 27%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Trans Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 39.6mg 13%
Sodium 869.2mg 38%
Total Carbohydrates 39.0g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 10.0g

* 28.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 350.5mg 27%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Potassium 380.2mg 8%

* 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:

CHEESE SAUCE (SKIM MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, CANOLA OIL, MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, METHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHITE PEPPER, MILKFAT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT [SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID]).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin A 18% DV

Minerals

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

Kraft Deluxe Single Se...

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Iron 4% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne...

Total Ingredients
25
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
+ 2 more

Kraft Deluxe Single Serve W...

Total Ingredients
23
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
+ 6 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

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Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz Tags

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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 2519864

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Brand Kraft Foods Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2717328

Report Data Issues for Kraft Deluxe Single Serve White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, 7 Oz. Pouches (Pack Of 36)