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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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip vs Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip	48.3	391	54.4	32.6	—	17.4	4.4
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip	48.3	383	53.2	31.9	—	17.0	4.3

Muffins, Banana, Walnut vs Almond Poppy Muffins, Almond Poppy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffins, Ban... Food 1 Food 1 • REDNER'S WAREHOUSE MARKETS INC. Muffins, Banana, Walnut	38.4	400	42.0	24.0	2.0	22.0	4.0
Almond Poppy... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY Almond Poppy Muffins, Almond Poppy	85.9	381	41.6	23.9	1.8	23.0	5.3

Gourmet Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip vs Soft Croissant With Peanut Butter Creme & Jelly Filling, Peanut Butter Creme & Jelly

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
Soft Croissa... Food 2 Food 2 • PAULINE'S SAUCES FROM SHASTA Soft Croissant With Peanut Butter Creme & Jelly Filling, Peanut Butter Creme & Jelly	68.1	480	49.3	21.3	1.3	28.0	6.7

Pumpkin Fritters, Pumpkin vs Pastry Orejas Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Frit... Food 1 Food 1 • DETROIT CITY DAIRY, INC. Pumpkin Fritters, Pumpkin	82.4	384	44.4	20.2	1.0	21.2	5.1
Pastry Oreja... Food 2 Food 2 • L.Y.C. PRODUCTS Pastry Orejas Style	36.4	433	63.3	26.7	—	20.0	6.7

Pumpkin Spice Muffins, Pumpkin Spice vs Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Pumpkin Spice Muffins, Pumpkin Spice	100.0	372	47.8	26.6	1.8	17.7	5.3
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip	63.7	407	57.6	37.3	1.7	18.6	3.4

Blueberry Raspberry Muffins, Blueberry Raspberry vs Blueberry Muffin+Protein, Blueberry

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
Blueberry Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKE CITY, LLC Blueberry Muffin+Protein, Blueberry	85.0	372	40.7	23.9	0.9	17.7	14.2

Mini Muffins, Blueberry vs Jumbo Peach Fritters

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Muffins... Food 1 Food 1 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Mini Muffins, Blueberry	100.0	384	50.0	32.1	0.9	18.8	3.6
Jumbo Peach ... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLE DONUTS INC Jumbo Peach Fritters	98.3	354	46.0	19.5	0.9	16.8	5.3

Starwberry Lemonade Roll Cake, Starwberry Lemonade vs Pumpkin Streusel Mini Muffins, Pumpkin Streusel

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starwberry L... Food 1 Food 1 • COUNTRY MAID, INC. Starwberry Lemonade Roll Cake, Starwberry Lemonade	67.7	342	45.6	34.2	1.3	15.2	5.1
Pumpkin Stre... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Pumpkin Streusel Mini Muffins, Pumpkin Streusel	100.0	377	50.0	27.9	0.8	17.2	4.1

Toaster Treats Pastries, Cookies And Creme Frosted vs Cherry Almond Flavored A Tender Pastry Shell Layered With Cherry Filling, Sweet Almond Cake, Finished With Toasted Almond Silvers Layered Tarts, Cherry Almond

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toaster Trea... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Toaster Treats Pastries, Cookies And Creme Frosted	70.2	385	71.2	32.7	1.9	9.6	5.8
Cherry Almon... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cherry Almond Flavored A Tender Pastry Shell Layered With Cherry Filling, Sweet Almond Cake, Finished With Toasted Almond Silvers Layered Tarts, Cherry Almond	72.7	407	46.5	20.9	2.3	23.3	4.7

Mini Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip vs Mini Muffins Chip, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Muffins... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Mini Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip	21.0	440	44.0	28.0	—	24.0	4.0
Mini Muffins... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mini Muffins Chip, Chocolate	55.9	404	54.4	35.1	3.5	17.5	5.3

Double Dutch Chocolate Muffins, Double Dutch Chocolate vs Pastry Pocket, Guava

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Dutch... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Double Dutch Chocolate Muffins, Double Dutch Chocolate	99.8	386	47.4	29.0	1.8	20.2	4.4
Pastry Pocke... Food 2 Food 2 • PAGETEL INC. Pastry Pocket, Guava	57.8	350	38.8	15.0	1.2	20.0	3.8

Stone & Skillet, Muffin, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice vs Dry Petha

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stone & Skil... Food 1 Food 1 • STONE & SKILLET, LLC Stone & Skillet, Muffin, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice	88.1	294	56.5	10.6	3.5	3.5	8.2
Dry Petha Food 2 Food 2 • BIKAJI Dry Petha	44.4	429	80.6	77.7	1.2	0.2	0.7

Mer Mazing Blue Raspberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Mer Mazing Blue Raspberry vs Frosted S'mores Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted S'mores

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mer Mazing B... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Mer Mazing Blue Raspberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Mer Mazing Blue Raspberry	100.0	385	72.9	32.3	1.0	9.4	3.1
Frosted S'mo... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted S'mores Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted S'mores	100.0	385	70.2	36.5	1.0	9.6	5.8

Pumpkin Tarts vs Mini Muffins, Blueberry, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Tarts Food 1 Food 1 • TWO-BITE Pumpkin Tarts	100.0	370	45.2	25.2	1.5	19.3	4.4
Mini Muffins... Food 2 Food 2 • CAFE VALLEY INC Mini Muffins, Blueberry, Blueberry	21.0	400	44.0	24.0	—	24.0	4.0

Glazed Honey Bun With Honey Swirls And Sweet Icing, Glazed vs Croissants

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glazed Honey... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Glazed Honey Bun With Honey Swirls And Sweet Icing, Glazed	67.3	394	50.7	25.4	1.4	18.3	5.6
Croissants Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Croissants	42.0	422	51.1	8.9	2.2	22.2	6.7

Chocolate Chip Muff'n Stix, Chocolate Chip vs Muffins, Lemon, Marion Berry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Chocolate Chip Muff'n Stix, Chocolate Chip	92.0	424	57.7	35.3	1.2	21.2	4.7
Muffins, Lem... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY Muffins, Lemon, Marion Berry	63.9	352	47.9	29.6	1.4	15.5	4.2

White Chocolate Baklava, White Chocolate vs Vanilla Mini Muffins, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Chocol... Food 1 Food 1 • MAYA GOURMET LLC White Chocolate Baklava, White Chocolate	100.0	473	55.4	29.5	3.6	24.1	8.0
Vanilla Mini... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Vanilla Mini Muffins, Vanilla	59.2	429	49.2	23.8	—	23.8	4.8

Cherry Toaster Pastries, Cherry vs Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Toast... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHULZE & BURCH BISCUIT CO. Cherry Toaster Pastries, Cherry	100.0	354	63.5	35.4	1.0	8.3	3.1
Banana Nut M... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut	100.0	445	48.4	25.0	1.6	26.6	6.3

Vanilla Muffins, Vanilla vs Premium Baklava Scrumptious Layers Of Phyllo Dough Filled With Pistachio Or Cashew Nuts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Muff... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Vanilla Muffins, Vanilla	100.0	416	51.4	22.9	0.6	21.3	5.4
Premium Bakl... Food 2 Food 2 • NAAMA LTD. Premium Baklava Scrumptious Layers Of Phyllo Dough Filled With Pistachio Or Cashew Nuts	54.7	405	78.4	24.3	2.7	8.1	5.4

White Brown & Serve Rolls vs Lemon Fritters, Lemon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Brown ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS BAKING CO White Brown & Serve Rolls	23.3	269	50.0	3.9	3.8	5.8	11.5
Lemon Fritte... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Lemon Fritters, Lemon	59.7	404	56.1	26.3	1.8	17.5	5.3

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