Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner has less impact on blood sugar than Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 88.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 59.0g Raises blood sugar 118.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 57.0g Digestible carbs 114.0
Protein 10.0g Moderates impact -2.6
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -1.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner
BSI: 78 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 58.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 41.0g Raises blood sugar 82.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 40.0g Digestible carbs 80.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.7
Fat 3.5g Slows digestion -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 78

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

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce

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Pasta Dinners General Mills, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce, Three Cheese Rotini

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner

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Pasta Dinners Weis Markets, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner, Original

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Three Cheese... Original Spe...
Carbs 59.0g 41.0g
Sugars 7.0g 5.0g
Fiber 2.0g 1.0g
Protein 10.0g 6.0g
Fat 7.0g 3.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce

Serving size 88.0 Gg

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 2.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 9.7mg 3%
Sodium 1010.2mg 44%
Total Carbohydrates 59.0g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 7.0g

* 50.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 100.3mg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 369.6mg 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:

ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, MARGARINE* (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM CASEINATE, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, CALCIUM LACTATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), COLOR (ARTIFICIAL COLOR, YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6), ENZYME MODIFIED CREAM, SPICE, SODIUM CITRATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY FLOUR.

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner

Serving size 58.0 Gg

Calories 220

% 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 469.8mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 41.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 59.7mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 469.8mg 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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), LACTOSE, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, EMULSIFIERS (ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHOLE MILK POWDER, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SILICON DIOXIDE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM CASEINATE, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, GUAR GUM.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Three Cheese Rotini Pa...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 28% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 22% DV

Minerals

Calcium 11% DV
Iron 11% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Original Speedy Mac Ma...

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 14% DV
Potassium 23% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta I...

Total Ingredients
56
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 15 more

Original Speedy Mac Macaron...

Total Ingredients
36
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 11 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.

Three Cheese Rotini Pasta In A Rich Three Cheese Sauce Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner 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 General Mills, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2212670

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Brand Weis Markets, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2091581

Report Data Issues for Original Speedy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner