Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz

Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce

Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz
BSI: 29 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.7g Raises blood sugar 33.3
Fiber 1.7g Not digested -3.4
Net Carbs 15.0g Digestible carbs 29.9
Protein 6.7g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 10.6g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 29

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

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce
BSI: 26 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 15.2g Raises blood sugar 30.4
Fiber 1.8g Not digested -3.6
Net Carbs 13.4g Digestible carbs 26.8
Protein 5.3g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 7.2g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 26

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

Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz

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Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs Conagra Brands Inc Branded

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Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce

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Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs East Side Entrees Branded

Full Food Name

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Marie Callen... Meal Kit Che...
Carbs 30.0g 43.0g
Sugars 1.0g 18.0g
Fiber 3.1g 5.1g
Protein 12.0g 15.0g
Fat 19.0g 20.5g

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Nutritional Labels

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Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz

Serving size 180.0 GRMg

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.0g 24%
Saturated Fat 12.0g 60%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 55.8mg 19%
Sodium 730.8mg 32%
Total Carbohydrates 30.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 25.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 12.0g 24%
Calcium 250.2mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 84.6mg 2%

* 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:

COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE {IRON}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CREAM, VERMONT WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT.

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce

Serving size 283.0 GRMg

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20.5g 26%
Saturated Fat 12.5g 63%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 50.9mg 17%
Sodium 1081.1mg 47%
Total Carbohydrates 43.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 18%
Total Sugars 18.0g

* 19.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.0g 30%
Calcium 376.4mg 29%
Iron 5.0mg 28%
Potassium 455.6mg 10%

* 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:

CHEESE STICK: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ENZYMES. MARINARA SAUCE, RED GOLD: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SPICES, PARSLEY, CITRIC ACID. APPLESAUCE, STRAWBERRY: APPLES, WATER, STRAWBERRY PUREE, NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID. WG WHEAT CRACKER: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MALT SYRUP, MOLASSES, HONEY, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, CREAM OF TARTAR (POTASSIUM BITARTRATE), SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, HONEY FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Marie Callenders Vermo...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 1% DV
Vitamin A 46% DV

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Meal Kit Cheese Stick ...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 24% DV

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Marie Callenders Vermont Ma...

Total Ingredients
27
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Ma...

Total Ingredients
45
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
+ 9 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.

Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
🥷 Sneaky Spike
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 Conagra Brands Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2517583

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Brand East Side Entrees
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2696681

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