Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce

Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce
BSI: 4 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 125.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.0g Raises blood sugar 8.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 2.0g Digestible carbs 4.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 4

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

Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce
BSI: 16 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 9.6g Raises blood sugar 19.2
Fiber 1.6g Not digested -3.2
Net Carbs 8.0g Digestible carbs 16.0
Protein 1.6g Moderates impact -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 16

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

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce

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Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Trz Marketing Branded

Full Food Name

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce

Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce

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Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Riviana Foods Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce, Traditional Sweet Basil

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Sausage Ragu... Traditional ...
Carbs 4.0g 12.0g
Sugars 4.0g 8.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 2.0g 2.0g
Fat 6.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce

Serving size 125.0 Gg

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 10.0mg 3%
Sodium 610.0mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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:

ITALIAN TOMATOES IN PUREE, ONIONS, COOKED PORK, BUTTER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY, BASIL, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, SPICES, GROUND WHITE PEPPER.

Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce

Serving size 125.0 GRMg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 480.0mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 12.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 40.0mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Potassium 280.0mg 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:

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ONIONS, SALT, BASIL, SPICES, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, GRANULATED ONION, GRANULATED GARLIC.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce

Vitamins

Vitamin C 5% DV
Vitamin A 18% DV

Minerals

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

Traditional Sweet Basi...

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce

Total Ingredients
12
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

Traditional Sweet Basil Pas...

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 3 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

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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.

Sausage Ragu Pasta Sauce Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce 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 Trz Marketing
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1896408

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Brand Riviana Foods Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2673437

Report Data Issues for Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce