Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets has less impact on blood sugar than Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets
BSI: 73 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 84.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 38.0g Digestible carbs 76.0
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -1.8
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 73

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

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
BSI: 91 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 152.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.1
Net Carbs 46.0g Digestible carbs 91.9
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 91

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

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Kraft Heinz Foods Company Branded

Full Food Name

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets, Chicken & Broccoli

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh & Easy Branded

Full Food Name

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chicken & Br... Quinoa & Bro...
Carbs 40.0g 49.0g
Sugars 5.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 3.0g
Protein 10.0g 6.0g
Fat 8.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets

Serving size 84.0 Gg

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 10.1mg 3%
Sodium 550.2mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 33.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 130.2mg 10%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Potassium 299.9mg 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 PASTA PRODUCT (WHEAT SEMOLINA, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CANOLA OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]); BROCCOLI* (BROCCOLI, SUGAR); SEASONING BLEND (ONIONS*, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC*, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTOSE, SPICE, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN, CITRIC ACID, CHICKEN BROTH*, CHICKEN FAT, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS CELERY SEED OIL], LACTIC ACID, CREAM, ENZYMES).

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Serving size 152.0 Gg

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 390.6mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 45.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
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:

WATER, PARBOILED BROWN RICE, QUINOA, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PEPPERCORNS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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Minerals

Calcium 16% DV
Iron 13% DV
Potassium 10% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Quinoa & Brown Rice Wi...

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pas...

Total Ingredients
49
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 15 more

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Ga...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli Florets, & Seasoning Skillets Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs 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 Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1592702

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Brand Fresh & Easy
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 356553

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