Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original has less impact on blood sugar than Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
BSI: 60 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 68.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 32.0g Raises blood sugar 64.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 31.0g Digestible carbs 62.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 60

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

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish
BSI: 81 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 60.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 44.0g Raises blood sugar 88.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 42.0g Digestible carbs 84.0
Protein 9.0g Moderates impact -2.5
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 81

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

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

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Pasta Dinners Food Town Stores Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish

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Pasta Dinners Supervalu, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish, Parmesan

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Deluxe Shell... Parmesan Fet...
Carbs 32.0g 44.0g
Sugars 4.0g 4.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 7.0g 9.0g
Fat 8.0g 3.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

Serving size 68.0 Gg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 639.9mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 32.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 27.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 148.9mg 11%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 218.3mg 5%

* 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, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SOY AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WHEY, NON-FAT DRY MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLOR ADDED [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM), MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GUAR GUM.

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish

Serving size 60.0 Gg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 520.2mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 38.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 49.8mg 4%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 280.2mg 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY, PALM OIL, DRIED ONION, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC*, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, YEAST EXTRACT, ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR)

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Deluxe Shells & Cheese...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 28% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 22% DV
Folate 29% DV

Minerals

Calcium 22% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Parmesan Fettuccine Pa...

Vitamins

Vitamin D 5% DV

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 19% DV
Potassium 13% 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 Shells & Cheese Maca...

Total Ingredients
32
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 more

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta I...

Total Ingredients
26
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 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 Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish 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 Food Town Stores Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2476922

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Brand Supervalu, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2422233

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