Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix has less impact on blood sugar than Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian
BSI: 74 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 54.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 38.0g Digestible carbs 76.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.7
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 74

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

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix
BSI: 43 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 32.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 22.0g Digestible carbs 44.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 43

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

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian

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Pasta Dinners Western Family Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix

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Pasta Dinners Zatarain's Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix, Gumbo

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Western Fami... Gumbo Pasta ...
Carbs 40.0g 23.0g
Sugars 3.0g 0.0g
Fiber 2.0g 1.0g
Protein 6.0g 4.0g
Fat 1.0g 0.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian

Serving size 54.0 Gg

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 650.2mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 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 FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED TOMATO PASTA (ENRICHED WHEAT AND DURUM FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], TOMATO POWDER), ENRICHED SPINACH PASTA (ENRICHED WHEAT AND DURUM FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID] SPINACH POWDER), SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, DEHYDRATED ONION, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SILICON DIOXIDE), DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS.

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix

Serving size 32.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 520.0mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 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:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ONION, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, SASSAFRAS LEAVES, YEAST EXTRACT, SOY SAUCE (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT), GARLIC, SPICES (INCLUDING RED PEPPER), CARAMEL COLOR, DEXTROSE, AND SULFITING AGENT.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Western Family, Easy S...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 19% DV
Vitamin A 82% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 19% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix

Vitamins

Vitamin C 62% DV
Vitamin A 69% DV

Minerals

Iron 19% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Western Family, Easy Sides ...

Total Ingredients
40
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 8 more

Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix

Total Ingredients
26
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🍚 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

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.

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian Tags

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Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix Tags

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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 Western Family Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1545353

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Brand Zatarain's Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2034405

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