Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend has less impact on blood sugar than Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 1.0g Raises blood sugar 2.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 9.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 1.0g Raises blood sugar 2.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend

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Cheese Giant Eagle, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

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Cheese Nash Finch Company Branded

Full Food Name

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Giant Eagle,... Fancy Shreds...
Carbs 1.0g 1.0g
Sugars 0.0g 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 6.0g 6.0g
Fat 9.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 199.9mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 199.9mg 15%
Iron 0.0mg 0%

* 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:

MONTERY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLR]), ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), QUESO BLANCO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH, CORNSTARCH AND CALCIUM SULFATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 170.0mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 199.1mg 15%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 19.9mg 0%

* 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:

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES). ANTI-CAKING BLEND (POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 119% DV

Minerals

Calcium 71% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Fancy Shreds, Mexican ...

Minerals

Calcium 71% DV
Iron 2% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Chee...

Total Ingredients
20
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend...

Total Ingredients
20
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
+ 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.

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Giant Eagle, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend Tags

✨ Clean Machine
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 Giant Eagle, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2054894

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Brand Nash Finch Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2251776

Report Data Issues for Fancy Shreds, Mexican Blend Of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend