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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Southern Buttermilk Pie, Southern Buttermilk vs Cinnamon Mini Danish Crowns, Loaded With Silky Cinnamon Filling, Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southern But... Food 1 Food 1 • TABLE TALK PIES, INC. Southern Buttermilk Pie, Southern Buttermilk	85.3	348	48.9	21.7	1.1	16.3	3.3
Cinnamon Min... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Cinnamon Mini Danish Crowns, Loaded With Silky Cinnamon Filling, Cinnamon	30.8	382	47.1	26.5	—	20.6	2.9

Iced Double Chocolate Sliced Cake, Iced Double Chocolate vs Chocolate Pie Lightly Glazed, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Iced Double ... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Iced Double Chocolate Sliced Cake, Iced Double Chocolate	100.0	380	54.0	37.0	2.0	16.0	5.0
Chocolate Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOODS, INC. Chocolate Pie Lightly Glazed, Chocolate	100.0	389	53.1	26.6	0.9	18.6	2.7

Traditional Madeleines vs Original Swirled With Apple Flavored Filling Cupcakes, Apple Caramel

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • DONSUEMOR Traditional Madeleines	57.2	455	54.6	34.6	—	23.6	5.5
Original Swi... Food 2 Food 2 • TWO-BITE Original Swirled With Apple Flavored Filling Cupcakes, Apple Caramel	67.2	408	49.3	38.0	—	22.5	2.8

Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes, Strawberry Vanilla vs Confetti Flavored Cake Two Layers Of Confetti Cake Filled And Frosted With Vanilla Icing, Confetti

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry V... Food 1 Food 1 • NEW DESSERTS, INC. Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes, Strawberry Vanilla	62.3	368	56.1	40.4	—	15.8	1.8
Confetti Fla... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Confetti Flavored Cake Two Layers Of Confetti Cake Filled And Frosted With Vanilla Icing, Confetti	89.2	397	59.0	46.2	—	16.7	2.6

Fruit Pie, Cherry vs Cheesecake Squares, Dark Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Pie, C... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED STATES BAKERY Fruit Pie, Cherry	100.0	305	44.5	20.3	1.6	13.3	3.9
Cheesecake S... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Cheesecake Squares, Dark Chocolate	64.9	310	31.9	10.6	1.8	23.0	5.3

Caramel Cake vs Caramel Cakes, Caramel

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caramel Cake Food 1 Food 1 • PATTI'S GOOD LIFE Caramel Cake	74.1	476	47.6	39.0	—	30.5	2.4
Caramel Cake... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Caramel Cakes, Caramel	73.7	446	67.9	55.4	—	17.9	1.8

Marzipanstollen Traditional German Fruit Cake vs Be My Valentine Red Velvet Cakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marzipanstol... Food 1 Food 1 • KRONENBROT GMBH Marzipanstollen Traditional German Fruit Cake	100.0	392	54.4	29.6	3.2	17.6	5.6
Be My Valent... Food 2 Food 2 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Be My Valentine Red Velvet Cakes	78.8	470	62.1	47.0	—	24.2	1.5

Molly's Bake House Fruit Strip, 16 Oz vs Bakery Fresh Goodness, Banana Nut Loaf Cake, Banana, Banana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Molly's Bake... Food 1 Food 1 • S G F W BAKERS Molly's Bake House Fruit Strip, 16 Oz	58.1	368	56.1	28.1	3.5	14.0	5.3
Bakery Fresh... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC. Bakery Fresh Goodness, Banana Nut Loaf Cake, Banana, Banana	71.1	367	42.2	24.4	1.1	20.0	4.4

Caramel Crunch Mini Donuts, Caramel Crunch vs Irish Cream Flavored Glaze Non Alcoholic Donuts, Irish Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caramel Crun... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Caramel Crunch Mini Donuts, Caramel Crunch	100.0	434	62.0	38.9	1.8	20.4	3.5
Irish Cream ... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED STATES BAKERY Irish Cream Flavored Glaze Non Alcoholic Donuts, Irish Cream	56.0	368	52.6	31.6	1.8	17.5	3.5

Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla vs Strawberry Bar Cake Decadent White Chocolate Infused Cream Cheese Mousse, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla	60.1	390	54.2	40.7	1.7	18.6	1.7
Strawberry B... Food 2 Food 2 • BAZZBO PRODUCTIONS Strawberry Bar Cake Decadent White Chocolate Infused Cream Cheese Mousse, Strawberry	35.2	260	36.0	26.0	—	10.0	4.0

Coconut 3 Layer Cake, Coconut vs Hill & Valley, Pumpkin Pie, No Sugar Added

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut 3 La... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Coconut 3 Layer Cake, Coconut	94.1	451	59.8	46.3	—	23.2	2.4
Hill & Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Hill & Valley, Pumpkin Pie, No Sugar Added	62.5	240	33.7	1.9	2.9	10.6	3.9

Red Velvet Petite Bundt Cakes Topped With Cream Cheese Icing, Red Velvet vs Butter Sliced Creme Cake, Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Velvet P... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Red Velvet Petite Bundt Cakes Topped With Cream Cheese Icing, Red Velvet	36.8	341	46.3	29.3	—	14.6	4.9
Butter Slice... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Butter Sliced Creme Cake, Butter	38.7	333	44.4	22.2	—	15.6	4.4

Coffee Cake Vegan Cake, Coffee Cake vs 12 Frosted Cakes With Spring Strawberry Flavored Filling, Spring Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coffee Cake ... Food 1 Food 1 • J.S. KRUM INC. Coffee Cake Vegan Cake, Coffee Cake	56.2	364	54.6	29.1	1.8	16.4	3.6
12 Frosted C... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY 12 Frosted Cakes With Spring Strawberry Flavored Filling, Spring Strawberry	43.9	500	60.5	42.1	—	26.3	2.6

Glazed Chocolate Ding Dongs Mini Cakes, Glazed Chocolate Ding Dongs vs Donuts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glazed Choco... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Glazed Chocolate Ding Dongs Mini Cakes, Glazed Chocolate Ding Dongs	52.9	340	59.6	38.3	2.1	10.6	2.1
Donuts Food 2 Food 2 • KINNIKINNICK Donuts	54.2	400	64.4	24.4	2.2	15.6	4.4

Original Back To School Cupcakes vs Star Spangled White Fudge Covered Golden Cake With Creamy Filling, Star Spangled

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bac... Food 1 Food 1 • TWO-BITE Original Back To School Cupcakes	77.2	423	56.3	42.3	—	21.1	1.4
Star Spangle... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Star Spangled White Fudge Covered Golden Cake With Creamy Filling, Star Spangled	76.9	444	55.6	45.8	—	22.2	2.8

Cinnamon Donuts, Cinnamon vs Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Don... Food 1 Food 1 • LEPAGE BAKERIES, INC. Cinnamon Donuts, Cinnamon	23.3	321	42.9	17.9	—	14.3	3.6
Strawberry S... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED FRUIT & PRODUCE Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry	92.6	200	30.0	18.8	0.6	8.1	1.9

No Sugar Added Cheesecake vs Double Layer German Chocolate Cake, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Sugar Add... Food 1 Food 1 • GAD BAKERIES, LLC No Sugar Added Cheesecake	51.5	301	23.9	1.8	—	23.9	5.3
Double Layer... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Double Layer German Chocolate Cake, Chocolate	100.0	424	62.4	49.4	1.2	17.7	3.5

Fig Mini Rolls Strudel vs Cream Cheese Creme Cake, Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fig Mini Rol... Food 1 Food 1 • TVT'S INTERNATIONAL EXPORT & IMPORT CO. Fig Mini Rolls Strudel	74.1	383	66.7	53.3	3.3	10.0	5.0
Cream Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Cream Cheese Creme Cake, Cream Cheese	78.9	408	54.0	32.9	—	19.7	4.0

Bollicine Panettone With Italian Sparkling Wine Cream Traditional Italian Cake, Bollicine With Italian Sparkling Wine Cream vs Halloween Petite Yellow Cupcakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bollicine Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • GS1 MEXICO Bollicine Panettone With Italian Sparkling Wine Cream Traditional Italian Cake, Bollicine With Italian Sparkling Wine Cream	84.4	422	54.2	26.5	1.2	18.1	7.2
Halloween Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKERS BASKET, INC. Halloween Petite Yellow Cupcakes	57.4	345	54.6	40.0	—	23.6	3.6

Sliced Creme Cake, Butter vs Signature Kitchens, Powdered Donut Holes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Creme... Food 1 Food 1 • COTTAGE BAKERY, INC. Sliced Creme Cake, Butter	44.4	400	51.1	26.7	—	17.8	4.4
Signature Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Signature Kitchens, Powdered Donut Holes	56.0	407	53.7	25.9	—	18.5	3.7

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