Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper has less impact on blood sugar than Pierogi, Cheese

Pierogi, Cheese

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper

Pierogi, Cheese
BSI: 76 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 99.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 39.0g Digestible carbs 78.0
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -1.6
Fat 4.5g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 76

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

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper
BSI: 39 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 96.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 22.0g Raises blood sugar 44.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -1.9
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 42.1
Protein 13.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 26.0g Slows digestion -1.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 39

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

Pierogi, Cheese

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Pierogi, Cheese

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper

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Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Rich Products Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Pierogi, Cheese Monterey Jac...
Carbs 40.0g 22.0g
Sugars 5.0g 1.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 10.0g 13.0g
Fat 4.5g 26.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pierogi, Cheese

Serving size 99.0 Gg

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.9mg 5%
Sodium 319.8mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 34.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 39.6mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 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:

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BAKERS CHEESE (MILK, LACTIC ACID, WATER, SUGAR, COARSE FARINA (WHEAT FARINA, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, LIQUID WHOLE EGGS WHITES, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, WHEY, POTATO STARCH, PURE EXTRACT VANILLA (WATER, ETHYL ALCOHOL, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES), RICE FLOUR.

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper In A Crispy Coating Kickin' Queso Bites, Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Jalapeno & Red Bell Pepper

Serving size 96.0 Gg

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26.0g 33%
Saturated Fat 11.0g 55%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 40.3mg 13%
Sodium 690.2mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 22.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 20.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 339.8mg 26%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 59.5mg 1%

* 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:

INGREDIENTS: MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), SOYBEAN OIL, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE [AS A PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM BISULFITE [AS A PRESERVATIVE], TURMERIC [COLOR]), WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), RED BELL PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: FERMENTED WHEAT FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), METHYLCELLULOSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, WATER, YEAST.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Pierogi, Cheese

Vitamins

Vitamin A 22% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 10% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Monterey Jack Cheese, ...

Vitamins

Vitamin D 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 35% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Pierogi, Cheese

Total Ingredients
26
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 9 more

Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced...

Total Ingredients
36
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 12 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.

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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 Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2076371

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Brand Rich Products Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2471300

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