Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Cheese Croquettes has less impact on blood sugar than Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce

Cheese Croquettes

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce
BSI: 65 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 125.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 35.0g Raises blood sugar 70.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 34.0g Digestible carbs 68.0
Protein 14.0g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 16.0g Slows digestion -1.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 65

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

Cheese Croquettes
BSI: 33 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 90.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 20.0g Raises blood sugar 40.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -5.9
Net Carbs 17.0g Digestible carbs 34.1
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 33

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

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce

Cheese Croquettes

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Not A Branded Item Branded

Full Food Name

Cheese Croquettes, Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Mozzarella S... Cheese Croqu...
Carbs 35.0g 20.0g
Sugars 4.0g 4.0g
Fiber 1.0g 3.0g
Protein 14.0g 6.0g
Fat 16.0g 7.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce

Serving size 125.0 Gg

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16.0g 21%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 25.0mg 8%
Sodium 980.0mg 43%
Total Carbohydrates 35.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 320.0mg 25%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 160.0mg 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:

CHEESE STICKS: LOW-MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEAT FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), WATER, CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), DEXTROSE, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED YEAST, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICES, WHEY. SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE).

Cheese Croquettes

Serving size 90.0 Gg

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.3mg 5%
Sodium 579.6mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 20.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 99.9mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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, WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE [FAT AND VEGETABLE OILS OF COCONUT, PALM AND SUNFLOWER IN VARIABLE PROPORTION, WATER, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DI GLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), SALT, ACID (CITRIC ACID)), EMMENTHAL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW MILK, SALT, LACTIC STARTERS, MICROBIAL LIQUID RENNET], SIZING AGENT [GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, STABILIZER (E466), WHEAT GLUTEN], BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, WHEAT DEXTROSE, SPICES, SALT], SALT, SPICES, SUNFLOWER OIL.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Mozzarella Sticks With...

Minerals

Calcium 26% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Cheese Croquettes

Minerals

Calcium 11% 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.

Mozzarella Sticks With Mari...

Total Ingredients
35
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
+ 10 more

Cheese Croquettes

Total Ingredients
29
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 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.

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Cheese Croquettes Tags

🚀 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 Stater Bros. Markets Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2133674

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Brand Not A Branded Item
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1136950

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