Blood Sugar Impact of Yellow Cake
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 85.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 53.0g |
| Sugars | 42.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), EGG WHITES, EGGS, CORN-STARCH, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, DEXTROSE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORN-STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM.
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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 |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
SYRUP*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
EGG
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
EGG
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
SORBATE*
|
|
💪
Protein
|
EGG
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
SORBATE*
|
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Yellow Cake based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
About Our Food Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Yellow Cake is a food product in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
Yellow Cake has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Yellow Cake contains 62.4g carbs, 49.4g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 2.4g 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 Yellow Cake into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Yellow Cake compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category for alternatives.