Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Coleslaw has less impact on blood sugar than Traditional Macaroni Salad

Traditional Macaroni Salad

Coleslaw

Traditional Macaroni Salad
BSI: 84 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 45.0g Raises blood sugar 90.0
Fiber 1.4g Not digested -2.8
Net Carbs 43.6g Digestible carbs 87.2
Protein 7.1g Moderates impact -1.2
Fat 17.1g Slows digestion -2.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 84

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

Coleslaw
BSI: 30 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 140.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 17.0g Raises blood sugar 34.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -3.9
Net Carbs 15.0g Digestible carbs 30.1
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 10.0g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 30

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

Traditional Macaroni Salad

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Deli Salads Bj's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands Branded

Full Food Name

Traditional Macaroni Salad, Traditional Macaroni

Coleslaw

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Deli Salads Unified Grocers, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Coleslaw

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Traditional ... Coleslaw
Carbs 63.0g 17.0g
Sugars 10.0g 2.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 10.0g 1.0g
Fat 24.0g 10.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Traditional Macaroni Salad

Serving size 140.0 GRMg

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24.0g 31%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 19.6mg 7%
Sodium 589.4mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 63.0g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 10.0g

* 51.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 10.0g 20%
Calcium 15.4mg 1%
Iron 3.0mg 17%
Potassium 247.8mg 5%

* 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 (SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, EGG YOLK, WHOLE EGG, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [FOR COLOR], CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), RELISH (FRESH CUCUMBERS, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM), WATER, RED PEPPERS, SUGAR, GREEN PEPPERS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEHYDRATED ONION, EGGS, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, MUSTARD BRAN, TURMERIC, GARLIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, ONION), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), SOYBEAN OIL, WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAN AND GUAR GUM (STANDARDIZED WITH DEXTROSE).

Coleslaw

Serving size 140.0 Gg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.0g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 5.6mg 2%
Sodium 89.6mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 17.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 29.4mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 128.8mg 3%

* 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:

CABBAGE, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, MUSTARD, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, FRUCTOSE, SALT, SPICE, AND EDTA CALCIUM DISODIUM [ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), SUGAR, WATER, CARROTS, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), CERTIFIED FD & C FOOD COLORS, NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND WATER.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Traditional Macaroni S...

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Iron 12% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Coleslaw

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 1% DV
Potassium 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.

Traditional Macaroni Salad

Total Ingredients
46
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
+ 12 more

Coleslaw

Total Ingredients
21
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 10 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.

Traditional Macaroni Salad Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Coleslaw 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 Bj's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2609355

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Brand Unified Grocers, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2390760

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