Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Traditional Italian Organic Polenta has less impact on blood sugar than Cooked Brown Rice

Traditional Italian Organic Polenta

Cooked Brown Rice

Traditional Italian Organic Polenta
BSI: 32 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 16.0g Raises blood sugar 32.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 16.0g Digestible carbs 32.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 32

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

Cooked Brown Rice
BSI: 67 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 105.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 36.0g Raises blood sugar 72.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 34.0g Digestible carbs 68.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 67

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

Traditional Italian Organic Polenta

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Quinoa Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Traditional Italian Organic Polenta, Traditional Italian

Cooked Brown Rice

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Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Fresh & Easy Branded

Full Food Name

Cooked Brown Rice

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Traditional ... Cooked Brown...
Carbs 16.0g 36.0g
Sugars 0.0g 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g 2.0g
Protein 2.0g 4.0g
Fat 0.0g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Traditional Italian Organic Polenta

Serving size 100.0 GRMg

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 260.0mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 16.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 30.0mg 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:

COOKED ORGANIC YELLOW CORN MEAL (WATER, ORGANIC YELLOW CORN MEAL), SALT, TARTARIC ACID*, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BETA CAROTENE (VITAMIN A).

Cooked Brown Rice

Serving size 105.0 Gg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 36.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 34.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

COOKED ORGANIC BROWN RICE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Traditional Italian Or...

Minerals

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

Cooked Brown Rice

Minerals

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

Ingredient Analysis

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

Traditional Italian Organic...

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Cooked Brown Rice

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
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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Traditional Italian Organic Polenta Tags

Cooked Brown Rice Tags

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 Quinoa Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2665613

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Brand Fresh & Easy
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 356555

Report Data Issues for Cooked Brown Rice