Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple
Carrot Muffins
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | American Cla... | Carrot Muffins |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 12.0g | 23.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple
Carrot Muffins
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, PINEAPPLE, PINEAPPLE FILLING, PINEAPPLE FLAVOR, WHEY, CORN STARCH, BAKING POWDER (LEAVENING), BAKING SODA, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, LECITHIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), FD&C YELLOW #5, #6.
Carrot Muffins
Serving size 99.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, CARROTS, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, EGGS, WATER, EGG WHITES, BROWN SUGAR, ROLLED OATS, SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEXTROSE, WHEY (MILK), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY [MILK], SOY LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN D3), SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
Carrot Muffins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple Tags
Carrot Muffins Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple has a BSI of 50.0 while Carrot Muffins has a BSI of 78.8. American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple contains 45.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Carrot Muffins contains 43.4g per 100g. Carrot Muffins has 2.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
American Classic, Gourmet Muffin, Pineapple, Pineapple provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Carrot Muffins. Carrot Muffins provides 2.0g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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