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.

Badlow

Coffee Cake vs Butter Rum Muffins

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coffee Cake Food 1 Food 1 • MINDFUL FOODS, INC. Coffee Cake	42.1	359	39.1	23.4	4.7	20.3	6.3
Butter Rum M... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MUFFIN MAM INC. Butter Rum Muffins	55.6	460	60.0	38.0	2.0	22.0	4.0

Croissants With Hazelnut Filling, Hazelnut vs Iced Honey Bun, Iced

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Croissants W... Food 1 Food 1 • DEROAN S.R.L. Croissants With Hazelnut Filling, Hazelnut	37.8	458	45.8	22.9	4.2	27.1	6.3
Iced Honey B... Food 2 Food 2 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Iced Honey Bun, Iced	100.0	414	54.6	25.3	2.0	20.2	4.0

Gourmet Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip vs Glutenull, Goji Berries In Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Pump... Food 1 Food 1 • CAFE VALLEY INC Gourmet Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip	88.4	394	48.5	30.3	2.0	21.2	4.0
Glutenull, G... Food 2 Food 2 • GLUTENULL BAKERY Glutenull, Goji Berries In Chocolate	19.0	352	40.7	18.5	3.7	22.2	7.4

Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry vs All Butter Mini Croissants, All Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toaster Past... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry	70.4	385	71.2	30.8	1.9	9.6	3.9
All Butter M... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC. All Butter Mini Croissants, All Butter	21.0	357	39.3	7.1	—	21.4	7.1

Large Rolls, Apple Cinnamon vs The Muffin ""Mam"", Muffin, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Large Rolls,... Food 1 Food 1 • RALCORP FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, INC. Large Rolls, Apple Cinnamon	48.5	305	42.4	13.6	—	13.6	5.1
The Muffin "... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MUFFIN MAM INC. The Muffin ""Mam"", Muffin, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip	59.4	455	58.2	34.6	1.8	23.6	3.6

Enriched Rolls vs Pumpkin Spice Rolls, Pumpkin Spice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Rolls Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Enriched Rolls	27.4	286	50.0	3.6	—	5.4	7.1
Pumpkin Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • SISTER SCHUBERT'S HOMEMADE ROLLS, INC. Pumpkin Spice Rolls, Pumpkin Spice	58.4	339	55.4	28.6	1.8	10.7	5.4

Blueberry Flavored Mini Muffins, Blueberry vs Lemon Mini Muffins, Raspberry Filled

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Blueberry Flavored Mini Muffins, Blueberry	42.6	348	47.8	26.1	—	15.2	4.4
Lemon Mini M... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Lemon Mini Muffins, Raspberry Filled	50.2	375	48.2	28.6	1.8	17.9	3.6

Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries, Frosted Strawberry vs Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Stra... Food 1 Food 1 • POP-TARTS Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries, Frosted Strawberry	100.0	385	72.9	31.3	1.0	9.4	3.1
Muffins, Cho... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD OF CHANTILLY INC. Muffins, Chocolate Chip	28.8	393	53.6	35.7	—	21.4	3.6

Chocolate Biscuit Filled With A Chocolate Flavored Filling And Drizzled With A Dark Compound Coating Pastry Crisps Bars, Chocolate vs Chocolate Twist

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Bi... Food 1 Food 1 • HELLEMA-HALLUM B.V. Chocolate Biscuit Filled With A Chocolate Flavored Filling And Drizzled With A Dark Compound Coating Pastry Crisps Bars, Chocolate	35.2	400	76.0	28.0	4.0	10.0	4.0
Chocolate Twist Food 2 Food 2 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Chocolate Twist	50.8	430	35.4	1.3	1.3	29.1	7.6

Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange vs Baklava Assortment

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cranberry Or... Food 1 Food 1 • CLASSIC COOKING INC. Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange	39.4	211	38.6	17.5	3.5	3.5	5.3
Baklava Asso... Food 2 Food 2 • SINBAD FOODS, LLC Baklava Assortment	47.9	392	51.0	25.5	2.0	19.6	5.9

Sfogliette vs Lemon Poppy Seeds Flavored Muffin + Protein, Lemon Poppy Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sfogliette Food 1 Food 1 • DON PEPPINO Sfogliette	38.3	467	70.0	—	3.3	15.0	10.0
Lemon Poppy ... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKE CITY, LLC Lemon Poppy Seeds Flavored Muffin + Protein, Lemon Poppy Seeds	83.2	372	38.9	23.9	—	17.7	14.2

Double Chocolate Muffins Topped With Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate vs Birthday Cake Flavored Pastries, Birthday Cake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Choco... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Double Chocolate Muffins Topped With Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate	100.0	453	52.8	34.0	2.8	24.5	6.6
Birthday Cak... Food 2 Food 2 • LEGENDARY FOODS LLC Birthday Cake Flavored Pastries, Birthday Cake	29.4	295	39.3	—	13.1	11.5	32.8

Caramel Jelly Roll vs Big N' Flaky Crescent Rolls, Big N' Flaky

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caramel Jell... Food 1 Food 1 • SOUTH FLORIDA BAKERY INC. Caramel Jelly Roll	64.8	305	57.9	42.1	—	5.3	5.3
Big N' Flaky... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Big N' Flaky Crescent Rolls, Big N' Flaky	34.8	349	41.9	9.3	—	16.3	4.7

Blueberry Mini Muffins vs Chocolate Babka

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • LIDL Blueberry Mini Muffins	36.8	333	47.6	28.6	2.4	14.3	4.8
Chocolate Babka Food 2 Food 2 • DOM'S BAKERY Chocolate Babka	36.4	464	71.4	39.3	3.6	17.9	7.1

Dark Chocolate Cherry Tart vs Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Low Fat Toaster Pastries, Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • AUTO CUSTOMS, INC Dark Chocolate Cherry Tart	31.7	523	47.7	34.1	9.1	29.6	11.4
Frosted Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Low Fat Toaster Pastries, Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon	72.7	380	76.0	38.0	2.0	6.0	4.0

Apple Soft Baked Mini Tarts, Apple vs Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Soft B... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Apple Soft Baked Mini Tarts, Apple	50.4	450	65.0	30.0	—	17.5	2.5
Frosted Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake	100.0	385	72.9	31.3	1.0	9.4	4.2

Mini Classic Italia Cannoli vs Vanilla Bean Scones

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Classic... Food 1 Food 1 • ARTUSO PASTRY FOODS CORPORATION Mini Classic Italia Cannoli	23.0	344	37.5	28.1	—	15.6	9.4
Vanilla Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Vanilla Bean Scones	63.7	400	56.7	25.0	1.7	16.7	5.0

Honey Glazed Bun, Honey vs Food Lion, Toaster Pastries, Frosted Brown Sugar & Cinnamon, Frosted Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Glazed... Food 1 Food 1 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Honey Glazed Bun, Honey	90.0	414	49.5	21.2	2.0	22.2	5.1
Food Lion, T... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Toaster Pastries, Frosted Brown Sugar & Cinnamon, Frosted Brown Sugar & Cinnamon	70.4	385	71.2	32.7	1.9	9.6	3.9

Strawberry Ciambella, Strawberry vs Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry C... Food 1 Food 1 Strawberry Ciambella, Strawberry	53.7	440	56.0	36.0	—	22.0	4.0
Muffins, Dou... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED STATES BAKERY Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip	72.5	384	41.4	28.3	3.0	23.2	6.1

Mini Muffins, Chocolate vs Plain Butter Tart

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Muffins... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Mini Muffins, Chocolate	38.3	380	42.0	24.0	2.0	20.0	6.0
Plain Butter... Food 2 Food 2 Plain Butter Tart	76.9	412	51.3	23.8	1.2	20.0	5.0

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