Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Italian Pizza Crust has less impact on blood sugar than Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo

Italian Pizza Crust

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo
BSI: 47 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 213.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 26.0g Raises blood sugar 52.0
Fiber 1.9g Not digested -3.8
Net Carbs 24.1g Digestible carbs 48.2
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 13.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 47

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

Italian Pizza Crust
BSI: 41 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 57.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 25.0g Raises blood sugar 50.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 42.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 3.5g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 41

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

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo

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Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Hormel Foods Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo

Italian Pizza Crust

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Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Oroweat Bakers Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Italian Pizza Crust

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Penne Pasta ... Italian Pizz...
Carbs 26.0g 25.0g
Sugars 0.0g 2.0g
Fiber 1.9g 4.0g
Protein 7.0g 7.0g
Fat 13.0g 3.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo

Serving size 213.0 Gg

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.0g 17%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.9mg 5%
Sodium 719.9mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 24.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 80.9mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 279.0mg 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, PENNE PASTA (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ALFREDO SAUCE (WATER, PALM OIL, MOZZARELLA CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, STABILIZER [MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM ALGINATE, DATEM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, MALTODEXTRIN], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE]), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM ({FROM MILK} CONTAINS CARRAGEENAN), RICE STARCH, POTATO STARCH, BUTTER (CREAM [MILK]), ONION POWDER, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE (ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], SALT), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED WHEY [FROM MILK]), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (NONFAT MILK, MILK PROTEIN), DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), CREAM OF TARTAR.

Italian Pizza Crust

Serving size 57.0 Gg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 299.8mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 25.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 45.0mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 149.9mg 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:

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, PALM OIL, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, MILK CASEIN, SALT, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES), SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID), MOLASSES, FUMARIC ACID, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY, MONOGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, ARTIFICIAL COLOR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Minerals

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

Italian Pizza Crust

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 12% DV
Potassium 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alf...

Total Ingredients
49
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 13 more

Italian Pizza Crust

Total Ingredients
23
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 16 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.

Penne Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 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 Hormel Foods Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1935841

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Brand Oroweat Bakers Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1506827

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