What are Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes food comparisons?

Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 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.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes 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.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

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.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

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.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

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.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

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.

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Red Velvet Cake Two Layers Of Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing, Cream Cheese Icing vs Simply Enjoy, Dark Chocolate Topped Mini Eclairs Cocoa Custard Cream Filled Pastry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Velvet C... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Red Velvet Cake Two Layers Of Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing, Cream Cheese Icing	92.1	437	56.3	42.5	1.1	21.8	4.6
Simply Enjoy... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Simply Enjoy, Dark Chocolate Topped Mini Eclairs Cocoa Custard Cream Filled Pastry	42.2	310	27.4	17.9	1.2	20.2	4.8

Tasty Butterfly Cakes vs The Father's Table, Divine New York Style Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tasty Butter... Food 1 Food 1 • VITANI SPIRITS, LLC Tasty Butterfly Cakes	66.1	433	76.7	57.4	2.6	12.2	6.5
The Father's... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FATHER'S TABLE LLC The Father's Table, Divine New York Style Cheese	70.7	345	26.8	19.7	0.7	23.9	4.2

Louisiana Crunch Cake, Louisiana Crunch vs Half Chocolate White Icing, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Louisiana Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Louisiana Crunch Cake, Louisiana Crunch	79.6	382	61.8	38.2	1.5	13.2	4.4
Half Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Half Chocolate White Icing, Chocolate	75.3	366	48.8	36.6	1.2	18.3	3.7

Fudge Brownie Cheesecake, Fudge Brownie vs Crumble Cake, Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fudge Browni... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD CITY Fudge Brownie Cheesecake, Fudge Brownie	83.4	376	44.7	35.3	1.2	21.2	4.7
Crumble Cake... Food 2 Food 2 • WEST COAST GROCERY COMPANY Crumble Cake, Cinnamon	54.3	429	57.1	36.7	—	20.4	—

Gluten Free Lemon Heavenly Creme Filled Cupcakes, Lemon vs Chocolate Truffle, Strawberry, Very Berry, New York Fabulous Four Cheesecake, Chocolate Truffle, Strawberry, Very Berry, New York

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • GLUTEN FREE BAKE SHOP INC Gluten Free Lemon Heavenly Creme Filled Cupcakes, Lemon	46.9	300	48.0	34.0	—	10.0	4.0
Chocolate Tr... Food 2 Food 2 • CHUCKANUT BAY FOODS, LLC Chocolate Truffle, Strawberry, Very Berry, New York Fabulous Four Cheesecake, Chocolate Truffle, Strawberry, Very Berry, New York	64.8	345	31.0	21.2	0.9	23.0	6.2

Powdered Mini Donuts, Powdered vs Dutch Apple Pie

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Powdered Min... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Powdered Mini Donuts, Powdered	57.5	434	56.6	28.3	—	22.6	3.8
Dutch Apple Pie Food 2 Food 2 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Dutch Apple Pie	95.5	294	39.7	19.8	0.8	15.1	1.6

Gluten Free Brownie vs Chocolate Explosion Cake, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • EARTH ISLAND Gluten Free Brownie	100.0	432	59.0	35.8	3.2	21.1	3.2
Chocolate Ex... Food 2 Food 2 • MINOR & ASSOCIATES INC. Chocolate Explosion Cake, Chocolate	83.1	365	50.6	38.8	—	17.7	3.5

Donuts, Mini Strawberry vs Olson's Baking Company, Angel Food Mini Cakes, Strawberry, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Donuts, Mini... Food 1 Food 1 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Donuts, Mini Strawberry	58.9	483	53.3	30.0	1.7	28.3	3.3
Olson's Baki... Food 2 Food 2 • OLSON'S BAKING COMPANY, LLC Olson's Baking Company, Angel Food Mini Cakes, Strawberry, Strawberry	45.7	239	50.0	30.4	—	2.2	2.2

Sinful Chocolate Explosion Chocolate Icing With A Mousse Filling And A Dark Chocolate Crumb Hand Crafted Four Layer Cake, Sinful Chocolate Explosion vs Mini Chocolate Confetti Ring Donuts, Mini Chocolate Confetti

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sinful Choco... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Sinful Chocolate Explosion Chocolate Icing With A Mousse Filling And A Dark Chocolate Crumb Hand Crafted Four Layer Cake, Sinful Chocolate Explosion	77.2	383	50.6	39.5	1.2	18.5	3.7
Mini Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • POLY-PAK INDUSTRIES, INC. Mini Chocolate Confetti Ring Donuts, Mini Chocolate Confetti	28.8	364	48.5	18.2	3.0	18.2	6.1

Honey Cake With Cranberries & Walnuts vs Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Strawberry Swirl, Triple Chocolate, Mississippi Mud

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Cake W... Food 1 Food 1 • MEZONOS MAVEN BAKERY, INC. Honey Cake With Cranberries & Walnuts	58.6	316	56.1	33.3	3.5	10.5	3.5
Variety Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Strawberry Swirl, Triple Chocolate, Mississippi Mud	82.0	389	40.7	22.1	2.7	23.0	5.3

Mini Boston Cream Bomb Cake vs Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Boston ... Food 1 Food 1 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Mini Boston Cream Bomb Cake	40.6	312	34.4	23.4	1.6	17.2	3.1
Chocolate Cu... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate	68.5	367	63.3	41.7	5.0	10.0	3.3

1/2 Marble Grad Cake With Red Borders vs Market Basket, Love You Cake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
1/2 Marble G... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. 1/2 Marble Grad Cake With Red Borders	100.0	400	61.1	47.8	0.3	16.7	2.2
Market Baske... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKET BASKET INC. Market Basket, Love You Cake	76.5	400	53.3	41.3	0.3	20.0	4.0

Treats For Two Chocolate Cake With Fudge Icing And Chocolate Drizzle, Treats For Two vs Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Treats For T... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Treats For Two Chocolate Cake With Fudge Icing And Chocolate Drizzle, Treats For Two	99.3	382	59.6	46.1	2.2	13.5	3.4
Chicken Pot ... Food 2 Food 2 • HYVEE Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken	100.0	256	26.0	1.8	1.3	13.7	7.1

Sour Cream Pound Cake, Sour Cream vs Lemon Blueberry Cake, Lemon Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream P... Food 1 Food 1 • LONG COMPANY, THE/VARIETY DIVISION Sour Cream Pound Cake, Sour Cream	85.6	342	57.0	31.7	1.3	11.4	5.1
Lemon Bluebe... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Lemon Blueberry Cake, Lemon Blueberry	83.9	300	44.0	31.0	1.0	12.0	3.0

Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato vs Eclairs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato	91.7	261	41.2	21.9	1.7	9.2	5.0
Eclairs Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Eclairs	64.9	208	34.4	20.8	—	7.3	3.1

Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish vs Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Pumpkin Spice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Danis... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish	43.4	439	42.1	15.8	1.8	28.1	7.0
Pumpkin Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Pumpkin Spice	55.7	415	56.6	35.9	1.9	18.9	5.7

Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip Nutritious Snack Cakes, Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip vs Strawberry Cheesecake Baby Bundts Mini Cakes With Icing, Strawberry Cheesecake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot With ... Food 1 Food 1 • HONEYCUT KITCHEN LLC Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip Nutritious Snack Cakes, Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip	34.3	111	33.3	12.5	8.3	12.5	15.3
Strawberry C... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Strawberry Cheesecake Baby Bundts Mini Cakes With Icing, Strawberry Cheesecake	40.7	400	60.0	40.0	—	17.1	2.9

Lemon Cake vs Cupcakes, Mini Gold & Chocolate Party Platter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Cake Food 1 Food 1 • UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, LLC Lemon Cake	89.5	392	62.2	50.0	—	14.9	2.7
Cupcakes, Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLEHURST BAKERIES, LLC Cupcakes, Mini Gold & Chocolate Party Platter	99.2	388	61.2	47.1	1.2	15.3	2.4

Strawberry Iced Sponge Cakes, Strawberry vs Va Va Velvet Filled Cupcakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry I... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY Strawberry Iced Sponge Cakes, Strawberry	72.3	386	66.7	47.4	1.8	10.5	3.5
Va Va Velvet... Food 2 Food 2 • DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Va Va Velvet Filled Cupcakes	100.0	381	50.4	40.7	0.9	18.6	3.5

Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes vs Sour Cream Pound Cake, Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Crem... Food 1 Food 1 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes	84.5	438	57.5	38.8	2.5	21.3	3.8
Sour Cream P... Food 2 Food 2 • NOISEBUSTERS INC. Sour Cream Pound Cake, Sour Cream	58.9	286	55.4	33.9	1.8	7.1	3.6

Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Comparisons For Diabetics