Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes has less impact on blood sugar than Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
BSI: 28 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 85.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 15.0g Raises blood sugar 30.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 14.0g Digestible carbs 28.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 28

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

Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes
BSI: 35 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 20.0g Raises blood sugar 40.0
Fiber 2.4g Not digested -4.8
Net Carbs 17.6g Digestible carbs 35.2
Protein 2.4g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 2.4g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 35

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

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

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French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings Kraft Heinz Foods Company Branded

Full Food Name

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes

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French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings The Moran Group Incorporated Branded

Full Food Name

Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes, Steak Fries

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Shredded Has... Steak Fries ...
Carbs 15.0g 17.0g
Sugars 1.0g 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 2.0g 2.0g
Fat 0.0g 2.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

Serving size 85.0 Gg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 15.3mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 15.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 360.4mg 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:

POTATOES, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN NATURAL COLOR).

Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes

Serving size 85.0 GRMg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 20.4mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 17.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 10.2mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* 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:

POTATOES, PALM OIL, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), DEXTROSE (TO PROMOTE BROWNING).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

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Minerals

Iron 4% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes

Total Ingredients
3
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🍚 High GI Carb
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Steak Fries French Fried Po...

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 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.

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Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🚀 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 Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2211671

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Brand The Moran Group Incorporated
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2502036

Report Data Issues for Steak Fries French Fried Potatoes