Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes has less impact on blood sugar than Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes
BSI: 37 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 20.0g Raises blood sugar 40.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 19.0g Digestible carbs 38.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 2.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 37

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

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
BSI: 91 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 152.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.1
Net Carbs 46.0g Digestible carbs 91.9
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 91

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

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Topco Associates, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh & Easy Branded

Full Food Name

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Four Cheese ... Quinoa & Bro...
Carbs 20.0g 49.0g
Sugars 1.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 3.0g
Protein 2.0g 6.0g
Fat 2.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 560.0mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 20.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 299.9mg 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:

POTATO FLAKES (DEHYDRATED POTATO, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PRESERVATIVES [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID]), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT, COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT)], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM CASEINATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, REDUCED-LACTOSE WHEY, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC OLEORESIN), CITRIC ACID.

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Serving size 152.0 Gg

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 390.6mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 45.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
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:

WATER, PARBOILED BROWN RICE, QUINOA, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PEPPERCORNS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Four Cheese Cheddar, P...

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 31% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Quinoa & Brown Rice Wi...

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmes...

Total Ingredients
51
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 more

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Ga...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Four Cheese Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs 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 Topco Associates, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1671704

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Brand Fresh & Easy
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 356553

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