Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs has less impact on blood sugar than Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 116.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 57.0g Raises blood sugar 114.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -3.9
Net Carbs 55.0g Digestible carbs 110.1
Protein 14.0g Moderates impact -2.7
Fat 11.0g Slows digestion -1.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs
BSI: 91 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 152.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.1
Net Carbs 46.0g Digestible carbs 91.9
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 91

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

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Kraft Heinz Foods Company Branded

Full Food Name

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh & Easy Branded

Full Food Name

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Homestyle Ma... Quinoa & Bro...
Carbs 57.0g 49.0g
Sugars 7.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 3.0g
Protein 14.0g 6.0g
Fat 11.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli

Serving size 116.0 Gg

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.1mg 5%
Sodium 830.6mg 36%
Total Carbohydrates 57.0g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 48.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 149.6mg 12%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* 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 PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY [FROM MILK], CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], ENZYMES, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHEESE CULTURE); SEASONING MIX (BROCCOLI*, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, APOCAROTENAL [COLOR]); BREADCRUMBS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT).

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Serving size 152.0 Gg

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 390.6mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 45.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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, PARBOILED BROWN RICE, QUINOA, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RICE STARCH, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PEPPERCORNS.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Homestyle Macaroni & C...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 34% DV
Vitamin A 72% DV

Minerals

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

Quinoa & Brown Rice Wi...

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 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.

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese...

Total Ingredients
50
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 15 more

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Ga...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 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.

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Creamy Broccoli Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Tags

🛤️ 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 Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1631307

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Brand Fresh & Easy
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 356553

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