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Blood Sugar Impact of Italian Cheese Pizza

Italian Cheese Pizza
71

Italian Cheese Pizza has a BSI score of 71.0, indicating substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 40.0g carbs, 9.0g sugar, 3.0g fiber, 15.0g protein per serving. Expected to cause significant blood sugar spike. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 144.0g serving

Italian cheese pizza contains 40.0g of carbs, 9.0g of sugar, 15.0g of protein, 18.0g of fat, and 3.0g of fiber per 144.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 40.0g
Sugars 9.0g
Fiber 3.0g
Protein 15.0g
Fat 18.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
71

Italian cheese pizza contains 27.8g of carbs, 6.3g of sugar, and 2.1g of fiber per 144.0 GRMg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 144.0 GRMg

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.0g 23%
Saturated Fat 7.0g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 30.2mg 10%
Sodium 930.2mg 40%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 9.0g

* 28.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.0g 30%
Calcium 299.5mg 23%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 200.2mg 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:

CHEESE BLEND (LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], PROVOLONE CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], FONTINA CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], ASIAGO CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES]), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, OLIVE OIL, GUAR GUM, DEXTROSE, OAT FIBER, SEA SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ONION, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, DEHYDRATED ROMANO CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S AND COW'S MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, ENZYMES (CONTAINS WHEAT), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, L-CYSTEINE.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 21% DV
Iron 10% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar
DEXTROSE SUGAR
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE MILK
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
GUM* STARCH*
🍚 High GI Carb
DEXTROSE SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE MILK SALT SEA SALT
💪 Protein
CHEESE MILK
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT SEA SALT
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Italian Cheese Pizza based on its 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.

Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
🧂 Seasoning

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

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 score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand The Schwan Food Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2623196

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