Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar has less impact on blood sugar than Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce
BSI: 64 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 78.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 33.0g Raises blood sugar 66.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 33.0g Digestible carbs 66.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 64

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

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar
BSI: 54 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 41.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 29.0g Raises blood sugar 58.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 28.0g Digestible carbs 56.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 54

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

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Pasta Dinners The Kroger Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Deluxe Cheddar

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar

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Pasta Dinners The Hvr Company Branded

Full Food Name

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Deluxe Chedd... Pasta Salad,...
Carbs 33.0g 29.0g
Sugars 2.0g 1.0g
Fiber 0.0g 1.0g
Protein 8.0g 5.0g
Fat 7.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Serving size 78.0 Gg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.8mg 5%
Sodium 520.3mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 33.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 31.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 99.8mg 8%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 29.6mg 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:

ORGANIC MACARONI PRODUCT (ORGANIC DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), ORGANIC MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, ORGANIC BUTTER (PASTEURIZED ORGANIC SWEET CREAM, SALT), ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORS ADDED (ORGANIC PUMPKIN, ORGANIC APPLE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT), LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CARNAUBA WAX, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS.

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar

Serving size 41.0 Gg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 189.8mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 29.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 27.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 20.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 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:

ENRICHED GEMELLI (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, LESS THAN 1% OF: WHEY, BUTTERMILK, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, DRIED CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, SMOKED PAPRIKA, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ENZYMES, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CALCIUM STEARATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Deluxe Cheddar Shells ...

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 7% DV
Potassium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chi...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 81% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 20% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Che...

Total Ingredients
25
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 11 more

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle...

Total Ingredients
27
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 8 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.

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar 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 The Kroger Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2400224

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Brand The Hvr Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1914577

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