Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Deluxe Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner has less impact on blood sugar than Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli

Deluxe Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli

Deluxe Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner
BSI: 58 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 68.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 31.0g Raises blood sugar 62.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 30.0g Digestible carbs 60.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 58

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

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli
BSI: 86 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 62.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 46.0g Raises blood sugar 92.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 44.0g Digestible carbs 88.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -2.0
Fat 2.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 86

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

Deluxe Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner

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Pasta Dinners Big Y Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Deluxe Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli

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Pasta Dinners Reggano Branded

Full Food Name

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Deluxe Micro... Chicken Broc...
Carbs 31.0g 46.0g
Sugars 3.0g 2.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 8.0g 7.0g
Fat 7.0g 2.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Deluxe Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner

Serving size 68.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.0mg 5%
Sodium 599.8mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 31.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 27.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 100.0mg 8%
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:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL, MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, PRESERVATIVE [SORBIC ACID], COLOR [OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, APOCAROTENAL]), MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, CALCIUM SILICATE.

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli

Serving size 62.0 Gg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 660.3mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 46.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 42.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 264.7mg 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, CHICKEN FAT (WITH ROSEMARY EXTRACT TO PROTECT QUALITY), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN STARCH, ONION, GARLIC, BROCCOLI, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHICKEN FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, CHICKEN, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, TORULA YEAST, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, WHEY.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Vitamins

Vitamin A 123% DV

Minerals

Calcium 15% DV
Iron 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Chicken Broccoli Flavo...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 11% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 18% DV
Potassium 12% 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 Microwaveable Macaro...

Total Ingredients
29
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 11 more

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pas...

Total Ingredients
27
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🌿 Natural
+ 2 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 Microwaveable Macaroni Shells & Cheddar Dinner Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Chicken Broccoli Flavor Pasta Side Dish, Chicken & Broccoli 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 Big Y Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2073113

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Brand Reggano
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1136487

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