What are Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries food comparisons?

Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 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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Cherry & Oat Squares, Cherry & Oat vs Mini Lemon Tarts, Lemon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry & Oat... Food 1 Food 1 • CHARLOTTE'S Cherry & Oat Squares, Cherry & Oat	50.3	339	48.2	19.6	1.8	14.3	5.4
Mini Lemon T... Food 2 Food 2 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Mini Lemon Tarts, Lemon	100.0	324	46.3	18.4	0.7	14.7	2.9

Cheese, Cherry And Pineapple Role vs Mini Palmier

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese, Cher... Food 1 Food 1 • LONE STAR CONSOLIDATED FOODS, INC. Cheese, Cherry And Pineapple Role	52.0	382	50.9	23.6	1.8	18.2	5.5
Mini Palmier Food 2 Food 2 • TRIPLE C FOODS INC. Mini Palmier	13.1	500	50.0	21.4	—	32.1	7.1

S'mores Flavored Frosted Toaster Treats Pastries, S'mores vs Lemon Huckleberry Flavored Muffins, Lemon Huckleberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
S'mores Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. S'mores Flavored Frosted Toaster Treats Pastries, S'mores	100.0	385	71.2	39.4	1.9	9.6	3.9
Lemon Huckle... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED STATES BAKERY Lemon Huckleberry Flavored Muffins, Lemon Huckleberry	100.0	373	48.0	26.7	0.7	17.3	4.7

Zucchini Lemon Poppyseed Soft Bared Bites, Zucchini Lemon Poppyseed vs Cinnamon Roll Muffin Power Cup, Cinnamon Roll

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Lem... Food 1 Food 1 • FARM & OVEN SNACKS, INC. Zucchini Lemon Poppyseed Soft Bared Bites, Zucchini Lemon Poppyseed	52.4	333	68.6	27.5	15.7	8.8	7.8
Cinnamon Rol... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKER MILLS Cinnamon Roll Muffin Power Cup, Cinnamon Roll	68.3	403	59.7	22.4	6.0	10.5	17.9

Blueberry Flavored Frosted Toaster Pastries, Blueberry vs Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Blueberry Flavored Frosted Toaster Pastries, Blueberry	100.0	375	69.2	36.5	1.0	10.6	3.9
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • FGF BRANDS INC. Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins	57.4	400	51.7	30.0	1.7	21.7	5.0

Honey Bun vs Pumpkin Streusel Mini Muffins, Pumpkin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Bun Food 1 Food 1 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Honey Bun	90.0	414	49.5	21.2	2.0	22.2	5.1
Pumpkin Stre... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE WALLY'S INC. Pumpkin Streusel Mini Muffins, Pumpkin	100.0	398	49.6	26.6	1.8	20.4	3.5

Monkey Bread Muffins, Monkey Bread vs Frosted Mapley Brown Sugar Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Mapley Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monkey Bread... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Monkey Bread Muffins, Monkey Bread	100.0	398	67.2	32.0	1.6	12.5	6.3
Frosted Mapl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Mapley Brown Sugar Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Mapley Brown Sugar	62.5	400	70.0	28.0	6.0	10.0	4.0

Carrot Raisin Walnut Muffins, Carrot Raisin Walnut vs Peach Cobbler Muffins

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot Raisi... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Carrot Raisin Walnut Muffins, Carrot Raisin Walnut	83.1	343	45.5	27.3	2.0	16.2	5.1
Peach Cobble... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MUFFIN MAM INC. Peach Cobbler Muffins	58.0	386	54.4	31.6	1.8	17.5	3.5

Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip vs Churro Naturally Flavored Muffins, Churro

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Muffins... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip	90.3	390	47.0	26.0	—	21.0	4.0
Churro Natur... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Churro Naturally Flavored Muffins, Churro	54.5	383	59.6	38.3	—	14.9	2.1

Glazed Honey Bun, Glazed Honey vs Strawberry Cake Roll, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glazed Honey... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Glazed Honey Bun, Glazed Honey	53.7	404	50.9	26.3	1.8	19.3	5.3
Strawberry C... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Strawberry Cake Roll, Strawberry	76.6	434	48.2	37.4	—	25.3	2.4

Crunch Muffins, Almond Poppy vs Double Chocolate Raspberry Filled Muffin, Double Chocolate Raspberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunch Muffi... Food 1 Food 1 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Crunch Muffins, Almond Poppy	78.5	394	42.4	24.2	1.0	22.2	5.1
Double Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Double Chocolate Raspberry Filled Muffin, Double Chocolate Raspberry	87.4	333	47.5	31.3	2.0	14.1	4.0

Poppyseed Scones vs Vanilla Muffins, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Poppyseed Sc... Food 1 Food 1 • TWO-BITE Poppyseed Scones	59.5	400	51.7	21.7	—	18.3	6.7
Vanilla Muff... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Vanilla Muffins, Vanilla	100.0	416	51.4	22.9	0.6	21.3	5.4

Corn Toasties vs Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corn Toasties Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Corn Toasties	38.6	368	52.6	21.1	—	15.8	5.3
Banana Nut M... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut	78.8	350	42.0	24.0	1.0	19.0	5.0

Mini Muffins, Blueberry vs Moist And Delicious Orange Cranberry Mini Muffins With A Bakery Streusel Topping, Orange Cranberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Muffins... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Mini Muffins, Blueberry	43.9	396	43.4	24.5	—	22.6	5.7
Moist And De... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Moist And Delicious Orange Cranberry Mini Muffins With A Bakery Streusel Topping, Orange Cranberry	100.0	385	50.8	28.7	0.8	18.0	4.1

Chocolate Dipped Cream Puffs vs Crunch Muffins, Almond Poppy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Di... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Chocolate Dipped Cream Puffs	32.5	345	32.7	21.8	1.8	21.8	5.5
Crunch Muffi... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Crunch Muffins, Almond Poppy	78.5	394	42.4	24.2	1.0	22.2	5.1

Hot Chocolate Souffle, Hot Chocolate vs Chocolate Rugelach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Chocolat... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Hot Chocolate Souffle, Hot Chocolate	72.0	444	44.4	32.2	2.2	27.8	5.6
Chocolate Ru... Food 2 Food 2 • ZARO'S BAKERY Chocolate Rugelach	18.8	464	39.3	14.3	3.6	28.6	7.1

Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries, Frosted S'mores vs Mini Muffins, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted S'mo... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries, Frosted S'mores	72.1	404	73.1	34.6	1.9	9.6	5.8
Mini Muffins... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Mini Muffins, Chocolate	38.3	380	42.0	24.0	2.0	20.0	6.0

Maker's Basket, Mini Croissants vs Cocktail Croissants

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maker's Bask... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Maker's Basket, Mini Croissants	48.0	377	49.1	7.6	1.9	17.0	7.6
Cocktail Cro... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLD STANDARD BAKING, INC. Cocktail Croissants	23.2	321	42.9	7.1	—	12.5	7.1

Muffins, Banana, Chocolate Chip vs Frosted Confetti Cake Tasty Filled Pastry Bites

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffins, Ban... Food 1 Food 1 • NIKOLA'S BISCOTTI & EUROPEAN SPECIALTIES INC. Muffins, Banana, Chocolate Chip	96.4	345	45.1	28.3	0.9	17.7	4.4
Frosted Conf... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Confetti Cake Tasty Filled Pastry Bites	54.9	375	72.5	40.0	2.5	10.0	2.5

Shortcake, Pineapple vs Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Lemon Poppy Seed

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shortcake, P... Food 1 Food 1 • HSIN TUNG YANG FOODS COMPANY Shortcake, Pineapple	29.0	440	64.0	28.0	4.0	16.0	4.0
Lemon Poppy ... Food 2 Food 2 • FLOUR FUSION WHOLESALE, INC. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Lemon Poppy Seed	58.2	343	44.3	25.7	1.4	17.1	2.9

Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Comparisons For Diabetics