Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes has less impact on blood sugar than Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
BSI: 40 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 112.0g Measurement baseline β€”
Carbohydrates 22.0g Raises blood sugar 44.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 20.0g Digestible carbs 40.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 40

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 β€”
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 Mashed Potatoes

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Lamb Weston Sales, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Homestyle

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 22.0g 49.0g
Sugars 2.0g 1.0g
Fiber 2.0g 3.0g
Protein 2.0g 6.0g
Fat 6.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

Serving size 112.0 Gg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.5mg 1%
Sodium 710.1mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 22.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 32.5mg 2%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 330.4mg 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:

IDAHO POTATOES, SKIM MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, WATER, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, SPICE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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 Mashed Potatoes

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Potassium 8% 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 Mashed Potatoes

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
πŸ„ Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 8 more

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Ga...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
πŸ’¦ Refined Fat
πŸ§‚ 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 Mashed Potatoes Tags

πŸš€ Rocket Fuel

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Tags

πŸ›€οΈ 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 Lamb Weston Sales, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2384447

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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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