Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Classic Pesto

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce

Classic Pesto

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce
BSI: 5 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.4g Raises blood sugar 8.8
Fiber 1.8g Not digested -3.6
Net Carbs 2.6g Digestible carbs 5.2
Protein 1.8g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 5

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

Classic Pesto
BSI: 5 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 57.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 3.0g Raises blood sugar 6.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 3.0g Digestible carbs 6.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 31.0g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 5

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

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce

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Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Carmines Broadway Feast Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce

Classic Pesto

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Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Gotham Greens Farms Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Classic Pesto, Classic

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Homemade Cla... Classic Pesto
Carbs 5.0g 3.0g
Sugars 3.0g 0.0g
Fiber 2.0g 0.0g
Protein 2.0g 4.0g
Fat 4.5g 31.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce

Serving size 113.0 GRMg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 330.0mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 49.7mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Potassium 319.8mg 7%

* 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:

ITALIAN TOMATOES, CLAM JUICE, WHITE WINE, OLIVE OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL AND VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), GARLIC, PARSLEY, BASIL, SALT, OREGANO, RED PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, BAY LEAVES

Classic Pesto

Serving size 57.0 Gg

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31.0g 40%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 10.3mg 3%
Sodium 460.0mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 3.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 99.8mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 70.1mg 1%

* 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:

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, FRESH GOTHAM GREENS BASIL, PARMIGIANO (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PINE NUTS, GARLIC, SEA SALT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Homemade Classic Itali...

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 11% DV
Potassium 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Classic Pesto

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Iron 11% DV
Potassium 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.

Homemade Classic Italian Fr...

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

Classic Pesto

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 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.

Homemade Classic Italian Fra Diavolo Sauce Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load
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 Carmines Broadway Feast Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2604764

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Brand Gotham Greens Farms Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2395231

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