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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Donut Holes, Apple Spice vs Vanilla Flavored Sliced Loaf Cake With Vanilla Flavored Icing, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Donut Holes,... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Donut Holes, Apple Spice	58.9	467	53.3	28.3	1.7	26.7	5.0
Vanilla Flav... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Vanilla Flavored Sliced Loaf Cake With Vanilla Flavored Icing, Vanilla	52.1	400	54.0	36.0	—	18.0	4.0

No Sugar Added Cheesecake vs Pumpkin Signature Collection, Pumpkin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Sugar Add... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FATHER'S TABLE LLC No Sugar Added Cheesecake	62.9	344	26.6	1.6	0.8	24.2	4.7
Pumpkin Sign... Food 2 Food 2 • KILLER BROWNIE DISTRIBUTING Pumpkin Signature Collection, Pumpkin	100.0	365	48.7	41.0	1.3	17.3	4.5

Original Crispy Bites, Original vs Pecan Danish Coffee Cake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Cri... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Original Crispy Bites, Original	51.0	400	74.3	37.1	—	8.6	2.9
Pecan Danish... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pecan Danish Coffee Cake	43.8	421	42.1	22.8	1.8	24.6	5.3

Gingerbread Cake, Gingerbread vs Tasty Bakery, Angel Food Cake, Plain, Plain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gingerbread ... Food 1 Food 1 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Gingerbread Cake, Gingerbread	98.5	434	62.7	50.6	1.2	18.1	3.6
Tasty Bakery... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Tasty Bakery, Angel Food Cake, Plain, Plain	57.6	228	50.9	35.1	—	—	3.5

Cinnamon Danish vs Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Danish Food 1 Food 1 • DOM'S BAKERY Cinnamon Danish	30.9	379	58.6	27.6	3.4	13.8	6.9
Cinnamon Rol... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon	54.0	368	50.9	24.6	1.8	15.8	5.3

Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed vs Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Gla... Food 1 Food 1 • KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed	47.3	389	46.3	24.1	0.5	22.2	5.6
Vanilla Flav... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla	60.1	390	54.2	40.7	1.7	18.6	1.7

White Iced Yellow 1/4 Sheet Cake, White Iced Yellow vs Louisiana Crunch Cake Sweet, Lemon Flavored Cake Topped With A Buttery Coconut Crunch, Louisiana Crunch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Iced Y... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. White Iced Yellow 1/4 Sheet Cake, White Iced Yellow	77.4	372	51.3	41.0	—	18.0	2.6
Louisiana Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Louisiana Crunch Cake Sweet, Lemon Flavored Cake Topped With A Buttery Coconut Crunch, Louisiana Crunch	76.8	408	52.6	29.0	—	21.1	4.0

Sugar Donuts vs Glazed Chocolate Mint Flavored Pie, Chocolate Mint

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sugar Donuts Food 1 Food 1 • PRAIRIE CITY BAKERY COMPANY Sugar Donuts	61.3	439	57.9	28.1	1.8	21.1	5.3
Glazed Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY Glazed Chocolate Mint Flavored Pie, Chocolate Mint	100.0	391	56.3	25.8	3.1	17.2	3.1

Carrot Cakes, Carrot vs Pound Cakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot Cakes... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Carrot Cakes, Carrot	73.4	366	47.6	30.5	1.2	18.3	3.7
Pound Cakes Food 2 Food 2 • BBU, INC. Pound Cakes	75.6	357	57.1	28.6	1.4	12.9	5.7

Italian Sweet Golden Pandoro Cake, Italian Sweet Golden vs Apple Cinnamon Flavored Crispy Rice Treats Bars, Apple Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Swee... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Italian Sweet Golden Pandoro Cake, Italian Sweet Golden	80.5	398	53.0	25.3	2.4	16.9	8.4
Apple Cinnam... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Apple Cinnamon Flavored Crispy Rice Treats Bars, Apple Cinnamon	43.1	393	78.6	39.3	—	8.9	3.6

Pistachio Sliced Loaf Cake, Pistachio vs Soda Cakes, Lemon Lime Soda

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pistachio Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • DETROIT CITY DAIRY, INC. Pistachio Sliced Loaf Cake, Pistachio	34.6	375	45.0	25.0	—	20.0	5.0
Soda Cakes, ... Food 2 Food 2 • PERIWINKLE PRODUCTS, INC. Soda Cakes, Lemon Lime Soda	46.2	375	44.6	28.6	1.8	19.6	3.6

Caramel Tres Leches Cake vs Marshie's, Louisiana Crunch Creme Cake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caramel Tres... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Caramel Tres Leches Cake	58.4	278	39.2	27.9	1.3	12.7	3.8
Marshie's, L... Food 2 Food 2 • PERIWINKLE PRODUCTS, INC. Marshie's, Louisiana Crunch Creme Cake	52.6	321	48.2	30.4	—	12.5	3.6

Apple Pie, Apple vs Fudge Brownie Cheesecake, Fudge Brownie

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie, A... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Apple Pie, Apple	76.1	270	33.6	15.6	1.6	14.8	1.6
Fudge Browni... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD CITY Fudge Brownie Cheesecake, Fudge Brownie	83.6	383	45.7	34.0	2.1	21.3	5.3

Cream Cheese Iced Brownies, Cream Cheese Iced vs Lemon Crunch Pie

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Cream Cheese Iced Brownies, Cream Cheese Iced	60.1	463	78.1	53.7	2.4	17.1	2.4
Lemon Crunch... Food 2 Food 2 • DETROIT CITY DAIRY, INC. Lemon Crunch Pie	100.0	360	59.6	32.4	2.9	13.2	2.9

Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Brownies, Chocolate Chip vs Pumpkin Spice Vegan Muffin, Pumpkin Spice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Brownies, Chocolate Chip	83.1	378	59.5	40.5	1.4	16.2	4.1
Pumpkin Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • J.S. KRUM INC. Pumpkin Spice Vegan Muffin, Pumpkin Spice	57.9	382	56.4	32.7	1.8	18.2	3.6

Cookies And Creme Chocolate Cake With Cookie Flavored Buttercreme Icing Cupcakes, Cookies And Creme vs Striped Chocolate Chip Delightfuls Oven Baked Donuts, Striped Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookies And ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Cookies And Creme Chocolate Cake With Cookie Flavored Buttercreme Icing Cupcakes, Cookies And Creme	71.7	429	67.9	51.8	1.8	16.1	3.6
Striped Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Striped Chocolate Chip Delightfuls Oven Baked Donuts, Striped Chocolate Chip	61.5	436	60.0	38.2	1.8	21.8	3.6

Birthday Cupcakes Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling, Birthday vs King Cake, Cinnamon, Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birthday Cup... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Birthday Cupcakes Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling, Birthday	58.6	391	65.2	52.2	—	13.0	2.2
King Cake, C... Food 2 Food 2 • LONE STAR CONSOLIDATED FOODS, INC. King Cake, Cinnamon, Cinnamon	52.3	373	52.7	27.3	3.6	16.4	3.6

Variety Fruit Pie, Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries & Apples vs Double Chocolate Truffle Filled Cake, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Variety Frui... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Variety Fruit Pie, Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries & Apples	82.0	194	34.7	15.3	0.8	12.9	2.4
Double Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Double Chocolate Truffle Filled Cake, Chocolate	81.4	305	37.3	26.3	1.7	17.0	2.5

Pumpkin Cheese Cake, Pumpkin vs Decadent Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Chocolate, Strawberry Swirl, Turtle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • VILLAGE BAKERY Pumpkin Cheese Cake, Pumpkin	59.5	353	38.8	21.2	2.4	20.0	4.7
Decadent Var... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FATHER'S TABLE LLC Decadent Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Chocolate, Strawberry Swirl, Turtle	89.7	398	44.3	24.8	2.7	23.0	5.3

Double Delight Caramel Apple Pie, Double Delight Caramel Apple vs Cherry Fruit Pie, Cherry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Delig... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Double Delight Caramel Apple Pie, Double Delight Caramel Apple	100.0	326	42.0	22.5	—	16.7	2.2
Cherry Fruit... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Cherry Fruit Pie, Cherry	100.0	345	51.3	25.7	0.9	14.2	2.7

Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Comparisons For Diabetics