Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Cheese Pizza has less impact on blood sugar than Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas

Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas
BSI: 62 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 33.3g Raises blood sugar 66.7
Fiber 1.4g Not digested -2.8
Net Carbs 31.9g Digestible carbs 63.9
Protein 9.4g Moderates impact -1.2
Fat 8.0g Slows digestion -0.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 62

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

Cheese Pizza
BSI: 52 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 96.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 29.0g Raises blood sugar 58.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 27.0g Digestible carbs 54.0
Protein 8.0g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 7.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 52

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

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas

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Pizza Tuscan Brands, Llc. Branded

Full Food Name

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas, Pepperoni

Cheese Pizza

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Pizza Land Mark Products, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Cheese Pizza

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Pepperoni Ri... Cheese Pizza
Carbs 46.0g 29.0g
Sugars 4.0g 2.0g
Fiber 1.9g 2.0g
Protein 13.0g 8.0g
Fat 11.0g 7.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas

Serving size 138.0 GRMg

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.2mg 5%
Sodium 1029.5mg 45%
Total Carbohydrates 46.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 40.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 99.4mg 8%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Potassium 190.4mg 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:

PIZZA DOUGH (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, BAKING POWDER [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SUGAR, DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEAT FLOUR, DATEM, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C}, ENZYMES, DEXTROSE], SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, GUAR GUM, INACTIVE DRY YEAST, XANTHAN GUM, DATEM, ASCORBIC ACID {VITAMIN C}, ENZYMES], WHEAT GLUTEN, CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL). PIZZA SAUCE (TOMATOES, CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT, CORN STARCH, OLIVE OIL, DEHYDRATED ONION, OREGANO, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, BASIL, CITRIC ACID, OREGANO OIL, VINEGAR, BASIL OIL). PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID [TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR]). LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).

Cheese Pizza

Serving size 96.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 20.2mg 7%
Sodium 420.5mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 29.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 25.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 149.8mg 12%
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:

CRUST: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, SALT, BAKING POWDER (STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), DOUGH CONDITIONER (FLOUR, CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, L-CYSTEINE, FUNGAL PROTEASE, FUNGAL AMYLASE, SORBIC ACID). CHEESE: LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), NON-FAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, FLAVORS, SODIUM PROPIONATE (ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE). PIZZA SAUCE: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), CRUSHED TOMATOES (WATER, CONCENTRATED CRUSHED TOMATOES), SUGAR, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, DISTILLED VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, RED LAKE #40.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Pepperoni Rising Crust...

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 13% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Cheese Pizza

Vitamins

Vitamin A 35% DV

Minerals

Calcium 16% 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.

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas

Total Ingredients
56
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 8 more

Cheese Pizza

Total Ingredients
48
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 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.

Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizzas Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Cheese Pizza 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 Tuscan Brands, Llc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2539193

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Brand Land Mark Products, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2456395

Report Data Issues for Cheese Pizza