Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mini Gummy B...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Mini Gummy Bears Dessert Toppings Candy, Mini Gummy Bears
|
45.7 | 333 | 76.7 | 43.3 | — | — | 3.3 |
|
Peppermint S...
Food 2
Food 2
• CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY
Peppermint Sauce, Dark Chocolate
|
33.2 | 367 | 56.7 | 36.7 | — | 16.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wilton, Spri...
Food 1
Food 1
• WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
Wilton, Sprinkles, Candy
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6.0 | 375 | 75.0 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
|
Halloween De...
Food 2
Food 2
• CK PRODUCTS LLC
Halloween Decorating Candies
|
5.8 | 500 | 75.0 | 50.0 | — | 25.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lowes Foods,...
Food 1
Food 1
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Lowes Foods, Maraschino Cherries Dessert
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6.0 | 167 | 50.0 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Icing Decora...
Food 2
Food 2
• WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
Icing Decorations
|
6.0 | 286 | 85.7 | 85.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Edible Decor...
Food 1
Food 1
• XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP
Edible Decor Blizzard Mix
|
8.0 | 400 | 80.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
|
Mini Semiswe...
Food 2
Food 2
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Mini Semisweet Chocolate Morsels
|
17.0 | 467 | 66.7 | 53.3 | 6.7 | 26.7 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Icing Decora...
Food 1
Food 1
• WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
Icing Decorations
|
6.0 | 312 | 93.8 | 62.5 | — | — | — |
|
Deluxe Holid...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Deluxe Holiday Sprinkle Set Red Sanding Sugar, Mistletoe Sprinkle Mix, Wish List Sprinkle Mix, White Sugar Crystals
|
8.0 | 375 | 100.0 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberry F...
Food 1
Food 1
• PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC
Strawberry Frosting, Strawberry
|
36.8 | 464 | 67.9 | 64.3 | — | 21.4 | — |
|
Gingerbread ...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Gingerbread Whipped Dairy Topping, Gingerbread
|
2.0 | 250 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | 16.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Fr...
Food 1
Food 1
• TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
Chocolate Frosting
|
41.1 | 382 | 64.7 | 55.9 | 2.9 | 14.7 | — |
|
Cake Boss, F...
Food 2
Food 2
• DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
Cake Boss, Fabulous Fondant
|
55.3 | 371 | 82.9 | 71.4 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Semi Sweet S...
Food 1
Food 1
• LILY'S SWEETS
Semi Sweet Style 45% Cocoa Baking Chips, Semi Sweet Style
|
5.7 | 357 | 57.1 | — | 35.7 | 28.6 | 7.1 |
|
Maraschino C...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Maraschino Cherries In Heavy Syrup, Maraschino In Heavy Syrup
|
4.0 | 167 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Butterscotch...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE USA INC.
Butterscotch Flavored Morsels, Butterscotch
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17.0 | 571 | 64.3 | 64.3 | — | 28.6 | 7.1 |
|
Blizzard Mix
Food 2
Food 2
• XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP
Blizzard Mix
|
10.0 | 417 | 83.3 | 66.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherry Premi...
Food 1
Food 1
• KNOUSE FOODS INC.
Cherry Premium Fruit Topping, Cherry
|
73.9 | 124 | 31.4 | 27.3 | 0.8 | — | 0.8 |
|
Ivory Chips
Food 2
Food 2
• EILLIEN'S CANDIES INC.
Ivory Chips
|
18.9 | 533 | 66.7 | 66.7 | — | 26.7 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Ze...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE HERSHEY COMPANY
Chocolate Zero Sugar Chips, Chocolate
|
15.0 | 400 | 60.0 | — | 6.7 | 33.3 | 6.7 |
|
Cream Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• HOMETOWN FOOD COMPANY
Cream Cheese Frosting
|
43.0 | 424 | 66.7 | 60.6 | — | 15.2 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Holiday Tree...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Holiday Tree Icing Decorations
|
8.0 | 375 | 100.0 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
|
Rainbow Star...
Food 2
Food 2
• SWEET REVENGE SUGAR COMPANY
Rainbow Starfetti, Rainbow
|
6.3 | 375 | 80.0 | 55.0 | — | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brookshire's...
Food 1
Food 1
• BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY
Brookshire's, Sweetened Coconut Flakes
|
9.4 | 467 | 46.7 | 33.3 | 13.3 | 30.0 | 6.7 |
|
Cake Mate, P...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Cake Mate, Purple Icing
|
9.8 | 417 | 83.3 | 66.7 | — | 16.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Non Pareils ...
Food 1
Food 1
• XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP
Non Pareils Edible Decor
|
12.0 | 417 | 100.0 | 66.7 | — | — | — |
|
Buttercream ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Buttercream Flavored Blue Fondant, Buttercream
|
90.1 | 439 | 80.7 | 79.0 | — | 14.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Red Jimmies
Food 1
Food 1
• TYLINA FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Red Jimmies
|
8.0 | 375 | 100.0 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
|
Icing Decora...
Food 2
Food 2
Icing Decorations
|
6.0 | 429 | 85.7 | 85.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Egg Hunt Spr...
Food 1
Food 1
• BRAND CASTLE, LLC
Egg Hunt Sprinkles
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6.0 | 375 | 75.0 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
|
Sprinkles As...
Food 2
Food 2
• WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
Sprinkles Assorted Sanding Sugars
|
8.0 | 375 | 100.0 | 100.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Celebration ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SWEETWORKS CONFECTIONS, LLC
Celebration Candy Coated Candy, Chocolate
|
9.7 | 500 | 71.4 | 71.4 | — | 21.4 | — |
|
Gel Food Col...
Food 2
Food 2
• SIGNATURE BRANDS LLC
Gel Food Colors, Pastel
|
8.0 | 250 | 66.7 | 50.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sparkle Gel
Food 1
Food 1
• WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
Sparkle Gel
|
8.0 | 250 | 66.7 | 50.0 | — | — | — |
|
Dark Chocola...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Dark Chocolate 62% Cacao Chunks, Dark Chocolate
|
13.0 | 467 | 53.3 | 40.0 | 6.7 | 40.0 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Ch...
Food 1
Food 1
• BROWNWOOD ACRES FOODS
Chocolate Cherry Topping
|
31.4 | 250 | 40.0 | 15.0 | — | 10.0 | 2.5 |
|
Stiff Chocol...
Food 2
Food 2
• WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.
Stiff Chocolate Decorator Icing
|
48.4 | 447 | 65.8 | 60.5 | — | 21.1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.
Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.