Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils has less impact on blood sugar than Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 200.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 61.0g Raises blood sugar 122.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 57.0g Digestible carbs 114.0
Protein 13.0g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils
BSI: 26 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 140.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 20.0g Raises blood sugar 40.0
Fiber 7.0g Not digested -14.0
Net Carbs 13.0g Digestible carbs 26.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 26

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

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

g
Entrees, Sides & Small Meals The Kroger Co. Branded

Full Food Name

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils

g
Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Preferred Brands International Branded

Full Food Name

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Fully Cooked... Medium India...
Carbs 61.0g 20.0g
Sugars 1.0g 4.0g
Fiber 4.0g 7.0g
Protein 13.0g 7.0g
Fat 3.0g 6.0g

What Was Your Response?

Track how these foods affect your blood sugar by selecting a response below. Your experience helps others make informed choices.

Fully Cooked Elbo...

Medium Indian Ben...

Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Serving size 200.0 Gg

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 4.0mg 1%
Sodium 370.0mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 61.0g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 56.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 100.0mg 2%

* 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:

COOKED ELBOW PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT.

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils

Serving size 140.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 460.6mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 20.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g 25%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 9.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 40.6mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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, WHOLE LENTILS, TOMATOES, ONIONS, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHICKPEAS, GARLIC, SALT, SPICES, GINGER, CHILI PEPPERS, TURMERIC.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Minerals

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

Medium Indian Bengal W...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 8% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💦 Refined Fat

Medium Indian Bengal Whole ...

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🌿 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.

Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta Tags

Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🛤️ 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 The Kroger Co.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2401855

Report Data Issues for Fully Cooked Elbow Pasta

Brand Preferred Brands International
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2025066

Report Data Issues for Medium Indian Bengal Whole Lentils Simmered In A Sauce Of Aromatic Herbs & Spices, Medium, Indian Bengal Lentils