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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Cranberry Orange Yogurt Muffin vs Baklava

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cranberry Or... Food 1 Food 1 • MENDEL'S MUFFINS & STUFF, INC. Cranberry Orange Yogurt Muffin	100.0	455	68.7	28.3	1.0	22.2	5.1
Baklava Food 2 Food 2 • SINBAD FOODS, LLC Baklava	40.3	413	47.8	21.7	2.2	21.7	4.4

Blueberry Frosted Toaster Treats, Blueberry vs Frosted Toaster Treats, Cookies And Creme

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Blueberry Frosted Toaster Treats, Blueberry	100.0	375	69.2	36.5	1.0	10.6	3.9
Frosted Toas... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Frosted Toaster Treats, Cookies And Creme	70.2	385	71.2	32.7	1.9	9.6	5.8

Kringles, Bavarian Creme vs Whole Grain Frosted Cinnamon Flavored Toaster Pastries, Whole Grain Frosted Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kringles, Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • RDK CORP. Kringles, Bavarian Creme	36.9	300	40.0	22.0	2.0	14.0	4.0
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Whole Grain Frosted Cinnamon Flavored Toaster Pastries, Whole Grain Frosted Cinnamon	100.0	360	76.0	31.0	6.0	6.0	5.0

Imported Puff Pastry Twist vs Premium Muffins, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Imported Puf... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CORP. OF VA Imported Puff Pastry Twist	12.8	558	58.3	20.0	1.7	31.7	5.0
Premium Muff... Food 2 Food 2 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Premium Muffins, Blueberry	86.7	380	50.0	26.1	1.1	18.5	4.4

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Tarts Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge vs Lemon Flavored Poppyseed Muffins

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Tarts Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge	100.0	365	69.2	37.5	1.0	8.7	3.9
Lemon Flavor... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET Lemon Flavored Poppyseed Muffins	100.0	413	49.7	27.3	0.7	21.0	4.9

Apple & Raspberry Strudel, Apple & Raspberry vs Mini Cream Puffs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple & Rasp... Food 1 Food 1 • PAGETEL INC. Apple & Raspberry Strudel, Apple & Raspberry	52.4	319	39.1	20.3	—	15.9	2.9
Mini Cream P... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mini Cream Puffs	40.7	257	28.4	16.2	—	14.9	4.1

Gourmet Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed vs Roll Cake, Raspberry Jelly

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Lemo... Food 1 Food 1 • CAFE VALLEY INC Gourmet Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed	90.2	404	48.5	28.3	1.0	20.2	5.1
Roll Cake, R... Food 2 Food 2 • DAISY'S BAKERY INC. Roll Cake, Raspberry Jelly	39.9	411	45.7	23.9	—	21.7	8.7

Muffins, Dark Chocolate vs La Bree's Bakery, Jr. Jelly Rolls, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffins, Dar... Food 1 Food 1 • RED PLATE FOODS, INC. Muffins, Dark Chocolate	66.2	311	52.9	30.0	4.3	11.4	4.3
La Bree's Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • LABREE'S BAKERY INC La Bree's Bakery, Jr. Jelly Rolls, Strawberry	72.4	312	57.8	35.9	—	7.8	4.7

Mini Glazed Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon vs Corn Mini Muffins, Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Glazed ... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Mini Glazed Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon	71.9	356	84.4	53.3	2.2	13.3	4.4
Corn Mini Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • CAFE VALLEY INC Corn Mini Muffins, Corn	23.1	400	48.0	24.0	—	20.0	4.0

Cocoa & Hazelnut Cannoli, Cocoa & Hazelnut vs Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cocoa & Haze... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Cocoa & Hazelnut Cannoli, Cocoa & Hazelnut	26.0	583	58.3	33.3	—	37.5	8.3
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip	100.0	381	50.4	—	1.8	18.6	4.4

Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries, Frosted S'mores vs Apple Sweet Rolls With Icing.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted S'mo... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries, Frosted S'mores	100.0	385	69.8	36.5	1.0	9.4	5.2
Apple Sweet ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALCORP FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, INC. Apple Sweet Rolls With Icing.	100.0	284	50.0	24.1	0.9	8.6	3.5

Blueberry Raspberry Muffins, Blueberry Raspberry vs Pre Sliced Large Croissants

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • P & A Blueberry Raspberry Muffins, Blueberry Raspberry	67.5	395	47.4	26.3	1.3	21.1	2.6
Pre Sliced L... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Pre Sliced Large Croissants	59.7	318	37.7	4.7	1.2	15.3	7.1

All Natural Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut vs Mantecadas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARVEST BAKERY, INC. All Natural Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut	90.1	372	42.5	25.7	0.9	20.4	5.3
Mantecadas Food 2 Food 2 • THE BREAD FACTORY INC. Mantecadas	38.7	296	28.2	22.5	—	18.3	2.8

Almond Poppy Muffins, Almond Poppy vs Cinnamon Crumb Yogurt Muffin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Poppy... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY Almond Poppy Muffins, Almond Poppy	85.9	381	41.6	23.9	1.8	23.0	5.3
Cinnamon Cru... Food 2 Food 2 • MENDEL'S MUFFINS & STUFF, INC. Cinnamon Crumb Yogurt Muffin	100.0	455	68.7	28.3	1.0	22.2	5.1

Banana Bran Mini Muffins, Banana Bran vs Kasia's, Pierogi, Sweet Cheese, Sweet Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Bran ... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Banana Bran Mini Muffins, Banana Bran	78.1	259	41.1	21.4	5.4	8.0	5.4
Kasia's, Pie... Food 2 Food 2 • KASIA'S DELI INC. Kasia's, Pierogi, Sweet Cheese, Sweet Cheese	75.9	242	40.4	5.1	1.0	4.6	10.1

Mini Muffins, Banana, Nut vs 24 Carrot Gold Carrot, Raisin, Flax Grain Free Muffins, 24 Carrot Gold

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Muffins... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Mini Muffins, Banana, Nut	41.8	420	46.0	26.0	2.0	26.0	6.0
24 Carrot Go... Food 2 Food 2 • MUFFIN REVOLUTION 24 Carrot Gold Carrot, Raisin, Flax Grain Free Muffins, 24 Carrot Gold	34.9	240	29.3	16.0	5.3	12.0	6.7

Red White & Blueberry Toaster Pastries, Blueberry vs Lemon Poppy Muffins

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
Lemon Poppy ... Food 2 Food 2 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Lemon Poppy Muffins	63.9	338	47.9	—	1.4	14.1	5.6

Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut vs Toaster Pastries, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Nut M... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut	78.8	350	42.0	24.0	1.0	19.0	5.0
Toaster Past... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Toaster Pastries, Strawberry	70.4	385	71.2	28.9	1.9	9.6	3.9

Grab 'N Go Blueberry Muffin, Blueberry vs Delancey Dessert, Delancey Dessert Rugelach Pastry, Apricot, Apricot

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grab 'N Go B... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Grab 'N Go Blueberry Muffin, Blueberry	92.8	342	40.8	22.5	0.8	17.5	4.2
Delancey Des... Food 2 Food 2 • DELANCEY DESSERT CO., INC. Delancey Dessert, Delancey Dessert Rugelach Pastry, Apricot, Apricot	19.5	208	41.7	12.5	—	12.5	4.2

Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry vs The Father's Table, Fluffy Vanilla Cake Roll, Mixed Berry, Mixed Berry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Mu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry	100.0	425	56.6	33.0	0.9	19.8	4.7
The Father's... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FATHER'S TABLE LLC The Father's Table, Fluffy Vanilla Cake Roll, Mixed Berry, Mixed Berry	68.4	308	53.9	33.9	—	9.2	4.6

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