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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Seasonal Favorites, Cinnamuffins Muffins, Cinnamuffins vs Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Cupcake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasonal Fav... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Seasonal Favorites, Cinnamuffins Muffins, Cinnamuffins	52.2	404	59.6	38.3	2.1	17.0	4.3
Frosted Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Cupcake	100.0	375	70.8	35.4	2.1	9.4	5.2

Swiss Rolls Ice Cream, Swiss Rolls vs Muffins, Banana Chocolate Tango

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Rolls ... Food 1 Food 1 • AMBROSETTI'S SISTER Swiss Rolls Ice Cream, Swiss Rolls	60.8	216	32.0	23.7	—	9.3	3.1
Muffins, Ban... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Muffins, Banana Chocolate Tango	85.2	323	45.5	30.3	1.0	16.2	4.0

Frosted Wild Berry Toaster Pastries, Berry vs Mini Croissants

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Wild... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Wild Berry Toaster Pastries, Berry	100.0	385	72.9	32.3	1.0	9.4	3.1
Mini Croissants Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mini Croissants	38.4	375	43.8	6.3	2.1	18.8	6.3

Brie En Croute, Brie vs Mini Croissants Cafe

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brie En Crou... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Brie En Croute, Brie	22.4	377	22.6	1.9	—	26.4	13.2
Mini Croissa... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKET BASKET INC. Mini Croissants Cafe	22.7	429	46.4	7.1	3.6	25.0	7.1

Pineapple Coconut Muffins vs Blueberry Muffin Tops, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Co... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Pineapple Coconut Muffins	100.0	398	52.8	32.4	0.9	18.5	6.5
Blueberry Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • SMARTPRICE SALES AND MARKETING, INC Blueberry Muffin Tops, Blueberry	64.4	300	47.1	24.3	—	10.0	4.3

Muffins, Lemon, Marion Berry vs Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffins, Lem... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY Muffins, Lemon, Marion Berry	63.9	352	47.9	29.6	1.4	15.5	4.2
Frosted Stra... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries	70.4	385	71.2	30.8	1.9	9.6	3.9

Frosted Cookies & Creme Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cookies & Creme vs Honey Mini Buns, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Cook... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Frosted Cookies & Creme Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cookies & Creme	100.0	354	64.6	28.1	2.1	8.3	4.2
Honey Mini B... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Honey Mini Buns, Honey	30.7	412	50.0	20.6	2.9	20.6	5.9

Organic Blueberry Muffins vs Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds Brie En Croute, Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Blue... Food 1 Food 1 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Blueberry Muffins	100.0	404	60.6	33.3	1.0	16.2	6.1
Cranberries,... Food 2 Food 2 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds Brie En Croute, Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds	24.4	357	25.0	8.9	1.8	21.4	14.3

Mrs. Freshley's, Swiss Rolls Cakes, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter vs Decadent Pumpkin Bar, The Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mrs. Freshle... Food 1 Food 1 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Mrs. Freshley's, Swiss Rolls Cakes, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter	55.1	456	50.9	28.1	—	24.6	7.0
Decadent Pum... Food 2 Food 2 • FGF LLC Decadent Pumpkin Bar, The Original	65.9	387	56.5	41.9	1.6	16.1	3.2

Double Chocolate Muffins, Double Chocolate vs Vegetarian Pastry Filled With Vegetables, Herbs And Spices, Vegetarian

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Choco... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Double Chocolate Muffins, Double Chocolate	100.0	478	57.5	37.2	1.8	25.7	6.2
Vegetarian P... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vegetarian Pastry Filled With Vegetables, Herbs And Spices, Vegetarian	41.5	395	29.6	3.7	2.5	25.9	8.6

Frosted Strawberry Tasty Filled Pastry Bites, Frosted Strawberry vs Jumbo Muffins

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Stra... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Strawberry Tasty Filled Pastry Bites, Frosted Strawberry	57.1	375	75.0	42.5	2.5	7.5	2.5
Jumbo Muffins Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX BAKERY Jumbo Muffins	91.6	317	47.1	25.0	1.9	12.5	3.9

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries, Cinnamon Brown Sugar vs Hot Cross Buns

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Bro... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMPLY DELICIOUS, INC. Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries, Cinnamon Brown Sugar	87.9	371	77.4	29.0	4.8	9.7	4.8
Hot Cross Buns Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hot Cross Buns	74.4	309	58.8	23.5	2.9	6.6	5.9

Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut vs Banana Flavored Mini Muffins, Banana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Nut M... Food 1 Food 1 • ARYZTA, LLC Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut	100.0	416	53.1	29.2	0.9	20.4	5.3
Banana Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Banana Flavored Mini Muffins, Banana	96.3	366	45.5	26.8	0.9	18.8	4.5

Guava Pastry Treat vs Blueberry Flavored Mini Muffins, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava Pastry... Food 1 Food 1 • GS1 MEXICO Guava Pastry Treat	27.0	379	45.5	18.2	3.0	21.2	3.0
Blueberry Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Blueberry Flavored Mini Muffins, Blueberry	100.0	384	49.1	27.7	0.9	18.8	5.4

Organic Toaster Pastries, Unfrosted Berry Strawberry vs Chocolate Petite Croissants, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Toas... Food 1 Food 1 Organic Toaster Pastries, Unfrosted Berry Strawberry	76.1	404	76.9	34.6	1.9	8.7	5.8
Chocolate Pe... Food 2 Food 2 Chocolate Petite Croissants, Chocolate	53.8	397	47.6	19.1	3.2	17.5	6.4

Universal Bakery, Chocolate Roll vs Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Universal Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • Z O Z GROUP INC. Universal Bakery, Chocolate Roll	28.3	459	43.2	8.1	2.7	29.7	5.4
Frosted Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries, Chocolate	100.0	385	71.9	36.5	2.1	9.4	4.2

Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cherry vs Party Tray Baklava

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Cher... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cherry	70.4	385	71.2	30.8	1.9	9.6	3.9
Party Tray B... Food 2 Food 2 • FULL MOON BAKING COMPANY Party Tray Baklava	49.5	543	80.0	52.9	4.3	31.4	9.1

Frosted Cinnamon Roll Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cinnamon Roll vs Ham & Swiss A Light Flaky Butter Croissant Wrapped Around Ham & Real Swiss Cheese, Ham & Swiss

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Cinn... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Cinnamon Roll Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cinnamon Roll	100.0	417	68.8	26.0	1.0	14.6	4.2
Ham & Swiss ... Food 2 Food 2 • MONOGRAM FOOD SOLUTIONS LLC Ham & Swiss A Light Flaky Butter Croissant Wrapped Around Ham & Real Swiss Cheese, Ham & Swiss	43.7	321	32.1	6.4	2.6	15.4	12.8

Birthday Cake Tasty Pastry, Birthday Cake vs Classic Pecan Spins Rolls

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birthday Cak... Food 1 Food 1 • LEGENDARY FOODS LLC Birthday Cake Tasty Pastry, Birthday Cake	31.1	295	39.3	—	11.5	13.1	32.8
Classic Peca... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Classic Pecan Spins Rolls	29.2	357	57.1	25.0	3.6	12.5	3.6

Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip vs Cookies 'N Cream Swiss Rolls, Cookies 'N Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip	59.8	359	48.4	29.7	—	17.2	4.7
Cookies 'N C... Food 2 Food 2 Cookies 'N Cream Swiss Rolls, Cookies 'N Cream	65.8	388	52.2	32.8	1.5	17.9	3.0

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