Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream has less impact on blood sugar than Potato & Cheddar Pierogi

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream
BSI: 56 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 55.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 30.0g Raises blood sugar 60.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 29.0g Digestible carbs 58.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 11.0g Slows digestion -1.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 56

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

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi
BSI: 63 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 113.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 34.0g Raises blood sugar 68.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.1
Net Carbs 32.0g Digestible carbs 63.9
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -0.8
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 63

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

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Flora's Distributors, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Kowalski Sausage Co. Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi, Potato & Cheddar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Croissant Sw... Potato & Che...
Carbs 30.0g 34.0g
Sugars 17.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 3.0g 7.0g
Fat 11.0g 4.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream

Serving size 55.0 Gg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 61.1mg 20%
Sodium 113.9mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 30.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 17.0g

* 12.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 11.0mg 1%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 50.1mg 1%

* 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:

CUSTARD (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, EGG YOLK, SKIM MILK POWDER, PECTINS, POTASSIUM SORBATE AS PRESERVATIVE, NATURAL FLAVORS), WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM FAT, SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS), EGG, SUGAR, WATER, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PEARL SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SOURDOUGH (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER), BUTTER, SALT, GLAZE (WATER, VEGETABLE PROTEIN (PEA AND POTATO), SUNFLOWER OIL, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH), SKIM MILK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS.

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi

Serving size 113.0 Gg

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.5mg 2%
Sodium 360.5mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 34.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 31.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 59.9mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* 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:

FILLING: POTATOES, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME AND ANNATTO (NATURAL VEGETABLE COLOR), CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), MARGARINE (LIQUID SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), SALT. DOUGH: FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, POTASSIUM BROMATE), WATER, CORN OIL, SALT, EGG SHADE COLOR (NATURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE EXTRACT).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Croissant Sweet Italia...

Vitamins

Vitamin D 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 20% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi

Vitamins

Vitamin C 4% DV
Vitamin A 20% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Croissant Sweet Italian Pas...

Total Ingredients
35
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
โ“ Ambiguous
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐Ÿซง Fat
+ 11 more

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi

Total Ingredients
23
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐Ÿซง Fat
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
+ 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

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.

Croissant Sweet Italian Pastry Filled With Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream Tags

๐Ÿš€ Rocket Fuel

Potato & Cheddar Pierogi Tags

๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ 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 Flora's Distributors, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2465029

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Brand Kowalski Sausage Co. Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2271164

Report Data Issues for Potato & Cheddar Pierogi