Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Homestyle Noodles has less impact on blood sugar than Chow Mein Noodles

Chow Mein Noodles

Homestyle Noodles

Chow Mein Noodles
BSI: 84 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 55.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 44.0g Raises blood sugar 88.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 43.0g Digestible carbs 86.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -2.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 84

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

Homestyle Noodles
BSI: 63 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 50.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 35.0g Raises blood sugar 70.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 33.0g Digestible carbs 66.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -2.1
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 63

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

Chow Mein Noodles

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All Noodles G. T. Japan, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Chow Mein Noodles

Homestyle Noodles

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All Noodles Essenhaus, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Homestyle Noodles

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Chow Mein No... Homestyle No...
Carbs 44.0g 35.0g
Sugars 1.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 8.0g 8.0g
Fat 0.0g 3.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Chow Mein Noodles

Serving size 55.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 170.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 42.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 40.2mg 3%
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:

NOODLES: WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH: THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, IRON AND FOLIC ACID), WATER, TURMERIC (NATURAL COLOR), FD&C YELLOW N*5 (ARTIFICIAL COLOR). SOY SAUCE: WATER, HYDROLIZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN SOY, SUGAR, IODIZED SALT, LIQUID CARAMEL (NATURAL COLOR), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (FLAVOR ENHANCER), DEXTROSE, SODIUM BENZOATE, (PRESERVATIVE), ACETIC ACID, (ACIDIFIER), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANT). SEASONING: IODIZED SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (FLAVOR ENHANCER), SUGAR, TURMERIC (NATURAL COLOR), CELERY*, ONION*, GARLIC*, SPICES, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING).

Homestyle Noodles

Serving size 50.0 Gg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 70.0mg 23%
Sodium 10.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 35.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 32.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* 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:

DURUM FLOUR (NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGG YOLKS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Chow Mein Noodles

Vitamins

Vitamin C 5% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 36% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Homestyle Noodles

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 30% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Chow Mein Noodles

Total Ingredients
28
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 5 more

Homestyle Noodles

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
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.

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Chow Mein Noodles Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Homestyle Noodles Tags

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 G. T. Japan, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2164608

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Brand Essenhaus, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1495351

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