Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy has less impact on blood sugar than Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
BSI: 43 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 94.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 22.0g Raises blood sugar 44.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 22.0g Digestible carbs 44.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 12.0g Slows digestion -0.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 43

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

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy
BSI: 32 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 59.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.0g Raises blood sugar 32.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 16.0g Digestible carbs 32.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 32

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

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Turkey Hill Dairy Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Homemade Vanilla

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy

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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Giant Eagle, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Homemade Van... Ice Cream Ba...
Carbs 22.0g 16.0g
Sugars 21.0g 15.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 4.0g 1.0g
Fat 12.0g 3.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Serving size 94.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.0g 15%
Saturated Fat 7.0g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 45.1mg 15%
Sodium 69.6mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 22.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 21.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 157.9mg 12%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 122.2mg 3%

* 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:

NONFAT MILK*, CREAM*, SUGAR, VANILLA, NATURAL FLAVORS.

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy

Serving size 59.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 10.0mg 3%
Sodium 24.8mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 15.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 40.1mg 3%
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:

MILK, LIQUID SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, CREAM, SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, MILKFAT, WHEY, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, DEXTROSE, ASCORBIC ACID, BLUE 1, RED 40.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Homemade Vanilla Ice C...

Minerals

Calcium 17% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 11% DV
Vitamin A 19% DV

Minerals

Calcium 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.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
+ 6 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 Vanilla Ice Cream Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 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 Turkey Hill Dairy Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1852274

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Brand Giant Eagle, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2101820

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