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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Frosted Cherry Turnover Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cherry Turnover vs Mini Scones Bean, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Cher... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Cherry Turnover Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cherry Turnover	66.4	400	70.0	28.0	2.0	10.0	4.0
Mini Scones ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mini Scones Bean, Vanilla	65.9	403	56.5	27.4	1.6	14.5	4.8

Rebell!On, Popcorners, Popcorners Minis Bite Sized Popped Corn Chips vs Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rebell!On, P... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDORA SNACKS LLC Rebell!On, Popcorners, Popcorners Minis Bite Sized Popped Corn Chips	36.8	429	71.4	25.0	3.6	16.1	3.6
Cranberry Or... Food 2 Food 2 • MARTIN'S SUPER MARKETS Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange	100.0	430	64.1	44.5	1.6	17.2	3.9

Frosted Chocolate Chip Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Chip vs Lemon Muffins With Blueberry Filling, Lemon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Chocolate Chip Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Chip	100.0	396	69.8	34.4	1.0	11.5	4.2
Lemon Muffin... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Lemon Muffins With Blueberry Filling, Lemon	85.0	343	45.5	25.3	1.0	16.2	5.1

Thinly Layered Phyllo Dough With Premium Cashew And Pistachio Nuts Mediterranean Sweets, Premium Cashew And Pistachio Nuts vs Peanut Mochi

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thinly Layer... Food 1 Food 1 • TODD'S HEALTH & FITNESS Thinly Layered Phyllo Dough With Premium Cashew And Pistachio Nuts Mediterranean Sweets, Premium Cashew And Pistachio Nuts	45.0	433	80.0	3.3	3.3	6.7	6.7
Peanut Mochi Food 2 Food 2 • ROYAL FAMILY FOOD CO., LTD. Peanut Mochi	40.8	374	62.9	28.6	2.9	11.4	5.7

Wheat Rolls vs Cream Cheese, Cream & Cheese Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wheat Rolls Food 1 Food 1 • CALISE & SONS BAKERY INC. Wheat Rolls	60.6	224	41.2	3.5	4.7	2.4	9.4
Cream Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Cream Cheese, Cream & Cheese Strawberry	48.3	333	48.2	22.2	1.9	14.8	5.6

Mini Pretzel Butter Croissant vs Birthday Cake Flavored Pastries, Birthday Cake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Pretzel... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC. Mini Pretzel Butter Croissant	15.3	320	36.0	4.0	4.0	20.0	8.0
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

Deka Crepes, Choco Nut vs Premium Muffins, Banana Nuts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deka Crepes,... Food 1 Food 1 • SIXFIFTEEN IMPORTS EXPORTS LTD Deka Crepes, Choco Nut	21.0	472	66.7	22.2	5.6	16.7	11.1
Premium Muff... Food 2 Food 2 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Premium Muffins, Banana Nuts	84.5	391	48.9	26.1	1.1	20.7	4.4

Whole Foods Market, Two Bite Scones, Blueberry, Blueberry vs Muffins, Pumpkin Spice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Foods ... Food 1 Food 1 • SOURDOUGH: A EUROPEAN BAKERY Whole Foods Market, Two Bite Scones, Blueberry, Blueberry	59.8	383	53.3	25.0	1.7	16.7	5.0
Muffins, Pum... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Muffins, Pumpkin Spice	88.9	360	47.0	27.0	1.0	16.0	5.0

Pan Mexicano vs Chocolate Fudge Frosted Pastry Treats, Chocolate Fudge

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pan Mexicano Food 1 Food 1 • RODRIGUEZ PASTRIES Pan Mexicano	44.1	420	48.0	14.0	2.0	22.0	4.0
Chocolate Fu... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Chocolate Fudge Frosted Pastry Treats, Chocolate Fudge	70.2	385	71.2	32.7	1.9	9.6	5.8

Banana Bran Muffins vs English Tea Raisin Savoury & Sweet Scones, English Tea Raisin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Bran ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Banana Bran Muffins	71.5	313	43.4	20.2	6.1	14.1	6.1
English Tea ... Food 2 Food 2 • NILDA'S DESSERTS LTD. English Tea Raisin Savoury & Sweet Scones, English Tea Raisin	100.0	396	63.7	19.8	2.2	13.2	6.6

Forno D'angelo, Croissant vs Apple Galette

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Forno D'ange... Food 1 Food 1 • COUSIN VINNY'S CHEESECAKE Forno D'angelo, Croissant	45.8	420	50.0	20.0	2.0	22.0	6.0
Apple Galette Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Apple Galette	100.0	390	69.0	22.0	2.0	12.0	5.0

Red Velvet Tasty Pastry, Red Velvet vs Severino, Shells Cheese Stuffed With Marinara

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Velvet T... Food 1 Food 1 • LEGENDARY FOODS LLC Red Velvet Tasty Pastry, Red Velvet	31.2	279	39.3	1.6	11.5	11.5	32.8
Severino, Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • THE REGATTA GROUP Severino, Shells Cheese Stuffed With Marinara	72.0	198	23.3	3.5	1.7	7.6	9.3

Tex Mex Pastry, Tex Mex vs Freshly Baked Chocolat Croissant

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tex Mex Past... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Tex Mex Pastry, Tex Mex	47.4	395	33.3	4.9	2.5	24.7	7.4
Freshly Bake... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Freshly Baked Chocolat Croissant	49.3	433	45.0	11.7	1.7	23.3	8.3

Red White & Blueberry Toaster Pastries, Blueberry vs Scone, Triple Berry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red White & ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Red White & Blueberry Toaster Pastries, Blueberry	100.0	385	72.9	30.2	1.0	9.4	4.2
Scone, Tripl... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Scone, Triple Berry	51.9	396	50.9	20.8	—	18.9	5.7

Hungarian Pastry Almond Kipfel, Hungarian Pastry vs Frosted Grape Toaster Pastries, Grape

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hungarian Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL HANDLE COMPANY Hungarian Pastry Almond Kipfel, Hungarian Pastry	22.7	458	50.0	20.8	—	25.0	8.3
Frosted Grap... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Grape Toaster Pastries, Grape	100.0	396	71.9	29.2	1.0	10.4	4.2

Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut vs Palmier

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Nut M... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut	100.0	425	50.9	26.4	0.9	21.7	6.6
Palmier Food 2 Food 2 • BREAD HOUSE, INC Palmier	20.2	607	39.3	3.6	—	50.0	3.6

Kasia's, Pierogi, Potato & Onion, Potato & Onion vs Apple Cider

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kasia's, Pie... Food 1 Food 1 • KASIA'S DELI INC. Kasia's, Pierogi, Potato & Onion, Potato & Onion	63.0	202	33.3	1.0	1.0	3.5	5.1
Apple Cider Food 2 Food 2 • J.S. KRUM INC. Apple Cider	78.7	491	76.4	43.6	1.8	20.0	5.5

Frosted Blueberry Flavour Pastries, Frosted Blueberry vs Northern Lights Mini Muffins

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Blue... Food 1 Food 1 • LA JOLLA BAKING COMPANY, INC. Frosted Blueberry Flavour Pastries, Frosted Blueberry	100.0	385	72.9	31.3	1.0	9.4	3.1
Northern Lig... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Northern Lights Mini Muffins	42.4	358	41.5	24.5	—	18.9	3.8

Cherry Fruit Bites vs Corn Muffin Tops Toastettes, Corn Muffin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Fruit... Food 1 Food 1 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Cherry Fruit Bites	91.3	292	38.4	13.6	0.8	13.6	4.0
Corn Muffin ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAKER SHOPRITES, INC. Corn Muffin Tops Toastettes, Corn Muffin	66.3	527	65.5	29.1	1.8	25.5	7.3

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, Pumpkin Streusel vs Mini Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Stre... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, Pumpkin Streusel	100.0	381	49.6	28.3	1.8	17.7	3.5
Mini Muffins... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mini Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed	47.9	404	50.0	28.9	1.9	21.2	5.8

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