Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Whole Grain Pasta has less impact on blood sugar than Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle

Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle

Whole Grain Pasta

Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 73.2g Raises blood sugar 146.4
Fiber 3.6g Not digested -7.2
Net Carbs 69.6g Digestible carbs 139.2
Protein 14.3g Moderates impact -4.0
Fat 1.8g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Whole Grain Pasta
BSI: 72 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 41.0g Raises blood sugar 82.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 37.0g Digestible carbs 74.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.9
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 72

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

Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle

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Pasta By Shape & Type Target Stores Branded

Full Food Name

Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle

Whole Grain Pasta

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Pasta By Shape & Type Fresh & Easy Branded

Full Food Name

Whole Grain Pasta

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Enriched Spi... Whole Grain ...
Carbs 41.0g 41.0g
Sugars 2.0g 2.0g
Fiber 2.0g 4.0g
Protein 8.0g 7.0g
Fat 1.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle

Serving size 56.0 GRMg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 30.2mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 37.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 249.8mg 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:

SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT), SPINACH POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, CARROT POWDER, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

Whole Grain Pasta

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 200

% 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 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
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:

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Enriched Spinach Macar...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 37% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 29% DV
Folate 55% DV

Minerals

Iron 18% DV
Potassium 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Whole Grain Pasta

Minerals

Iron 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Enriched Spinach Macaroni, ...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🥖 Refined Carb

Whole Grain Pasta

Total Ingredients
3
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌾 Complex Carb
🌱 Minimally Processed
🥖 Refined Carb
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.

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Enriched Spinach Macaroni, Enriched Tomato Macaroni & Enriched Carrot Macaroni Product, Vegetable Farfalle Tags

Whole Grain Pasta Tags

🛤️ 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 Target Stores
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2635951

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Brand Fresh & Easy
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 356493

Report Data Issues for Whole Grain Pasta