Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. has less impact on blood sugar than Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box
BSI: 66 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 56.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 35.7g Raises blood sugar 71.4
Fiber 1.6g Not digested -3.2
Net Carbs 34.1g Digestible carbs 68.2
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.7
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 66

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

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.
BSI: 30 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.6g Raises blood sugar 33.2
Fiber 1.2g Not digested -2.4
Net Carbs 15.4g Digestible carbs 30.8
Protein 5.3g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 4.5g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 30

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

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

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Pasta/Noodles Pepsico Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

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Pasta/Noodles Conagra Brands, Inc Branded

Full Food Name

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Pasta Roni G... Chef Boyarde...
Carbs 35.7g 41.0g
Sugars 1.8g 8.0g
Fiber 1.6g 3.0g
Protein 7.0g 13.0g
Fat 4.0g 11.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Serving size 56.0 Gg

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 1.7mg 1%
Sodium 725.2mg 32%
Total Carbohydrates 35.7g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Total Sugars 1.8g

* 32.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 35.8mg 3%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* 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:

WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, WHEY, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR AND ROMANO CHEESES (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC*, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, RED BELL PEPPER*, PARSLEY*, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO (COLOR), NIACINAMIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, YELLOW 5, RIBOFLAVIN, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, FOLIC ACID. *DRIED

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Serving size 247.0 GRMg

Calories 321

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 29.6mg 10%
Sodium 960.8mg 42%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 59.3mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Potassium 469.3mg 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:

COOKED PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MEATBALLS (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, PORK, BEEF, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR], BREADER [ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR {BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, DURUM FLOUR, LEAVENING {SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE}, YEAST], SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, DRIED ONION, CRUSHED GARLIC, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE {PRESERVATIVE}], CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, FLAVORINGS, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID), WATER, DICED TOMATOES WITH JUICE, LESS THAN 2% OF: SUGAR, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, BEEF TALLOW (BHT AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR), FLAVORINGS, CITRIC ACID. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfr...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV
Vitamin A 7% DV

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 25% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Chef Boyardee Spaghett...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 5% 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.

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4...

Total Ingredients
32
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 10 more

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And...

Total Ingredients
43
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🍚 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.

Pasta Roni Garlic Alfredo 4.8 Ounce Paper Box Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ 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 Pepsico Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1458535

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Brand Conagra Brands, Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2695293

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