Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix has less impact on blood sugar than Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix
BSI: 44 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 48.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 24.0g Raises blood sugar 48.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 23.0g Digestible carbs 46.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 5.0g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 44

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

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce
BSI: 70 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 37.0g Raises blood sugar 74.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 36.0g Digestible carbs 72.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.8
Fat 3.5g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 70

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

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix

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Pasta Dinners General Mills, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce

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Pasta Dinners The Quaker Oats Co/Golden Grain Branded

Full Food Name

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce, Parmesan Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Hamburger He... Parmesan Che...
Carbs 24.0g 37.0g
Sugars 5.0g 2.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 5.0g 7.0g
Fat 5.0g 3.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix

Serving size 48.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 540.0mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 60.0mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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 (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED WHEY, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), BUTTERMILK, DEXTROSE, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), COLOR ADDED, ONION*, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM ALGINATE, TOMATO*, LACTIC ACID, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC*, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), GLUCOSE SYRUP*, SUGAR, PECTIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, SODIUM CASEINATE, ENZYMES, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM. FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SORBIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBATE, TOCOPHEROL.

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g 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 650.2mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 37.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 34.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 49.8mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Potassium 189.8mg 4%

* 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:

WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, WHEY, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CULTURED NONFAT BUTTERMILK, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CASEINATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, PARSLEY*, ONIONS, LACTIC ACID, BASIL*, NIACINAMIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Hamburger Helper, Ulti...

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Parmesan Cheese Flavor...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 27% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 28% DV

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 23% DV
Potassium 10% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate ...

Total Ingredients
61
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 14 more

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Ange...

Total Ingredients
29
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 13 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.

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Parmesan Cheese Flavor Angel Hair Pasta In A Parmesan Sauce 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 General Mills, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1636310

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Brand The Quaker Oats Co/Golden Grain
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2460027

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