Blood Sugar Impact of Lemon Cake
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 125.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 51.0g |
| Sugars | 32.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 125.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
SUGAR, CAKE FLOUR, WHOLE EGGS, WATER, CAKE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDEES, POLYSORBATE 60), NULOMOLINE, LEMON EMULSION (WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, GUAR GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PRESERVATIVES [PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID), YELLOW 5), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, EGG SHADE COLOR (WATER, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE), FROSTING (WATER, SUGAR, FREEZE-THAW CREME [MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, DEXTROSE, SALT, AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), CARRAGEENAN, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CORN STARCH, SILICON DIOXIDE (FLOW AID), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 61).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
EGG
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
YELLOW 5*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
EGG
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
💪
Protein
|
EGG
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
YELLOW 5*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Lemon Cake, Lemon is a food product in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 99.9.
Lemon Cake, Lemon has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 99.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Lemon Cake, Lemon contains 40.8g carbs, 25.6g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 3.2g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Lemon Cake, Lemon into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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