Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad has less impact on blood sugar than Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad
BSI: 47 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 140.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 26.0g Raises blood sugar 52.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -3.9
Net Carbs 24.0g Digestible carbs 48.1
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 21.0g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 47

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

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad
BSI: 18 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 10.6g Raises blood sugar 21.1
Fiber 0.9g Not digested -1.8
Net Carbs 9.7g Digestible carbs 19.3
Protein 8.8g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 24.7g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 18

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

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

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Deli Salads Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad, Creamy Classic

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad

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Deli Salads Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad, Smoked Mozzarella

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Creamy Class... Smoked Mozza...
Carbs 26.0g 24.0g
Sugars 7.0g 2.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 5.0g 20.0g
Fat 21.0g 56.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

Serving size 140.0 Gg

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.0g 27%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.4mg 5%
Sodium 690.2mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 60.2mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 140.0mg 3%

* 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:

COOKED MACARONI (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG WHITE), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT), WATER, SUGAR, CELERY, SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBER, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, MUSTARD SEED, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CELERY SEED, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVORS, TURMERIC, MINCED ONION), ONION, CARROTS, RED BELL PEPPER, SALT, CULTURED DEXTROSE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, NATAMYCIN (NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL).

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad

Serving size 227.0 GRMg

Calories 681

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 56.0g 72%
Saturated Fat 16.0g 80%
Trans Fat 1.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 84.0mg 28%
Sodium 1339.3mg 58%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 20.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 20.0g 40%
Calcium 399.5mg 31%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 211.1mg 4%

* 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:

PENNE RIGATE (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT), SMOKED MOZZARELLA (NATURALLY SMOKED MOZZARELLA [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ANTI-CAKING [POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE]), RED BELL PEPPER (FIRE ROASTED RED PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), VINEGAR, CULTURED DEXTROSE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BLACK PEPPER, CAYENNE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, SMOKE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, SMOKE FLAVORING, SILICON DIOXIDE), SMOKED PAPRIKA, NATAMYCIN AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Creamy Classic Macaron...

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 7% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Smoked Mozzarella Penn...

Vitamins

Vitamin D 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Iron 4% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

Total Ingredients
42
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 10 more

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pas...

Total Ingredients
40
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 9 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.

Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad 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 Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2179172

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Brand Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2541877

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