Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Apricot Rugelach
Zaro's BakeryLarge Croissants
Smart & Final Iris CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Apricot Ruge... | Large Croiss... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 13.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Apricot Rugelach vs Large Croissants: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Large Croissants has very high impact (BSI 50.1) compared to Apricot Rugelach's moderate impact (BSI 24.5). Large Croissants contains 14.0g more carbs per serving, Large Croissants provides 1.0g more fiber. Apricot Rugelach is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Apricot Rugelach
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Nutritional Labels
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Apricot Rugelach
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTER CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, APRICOT FILLING (APRICOTS, GRANULATED SUGAR, WATER, CORN STARCH, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SALT, ASCORBIC ACID, AND NATURAL ANNATTO COLOR [OLEO RESIN OF PAPRIKA, GROUND TURMERIC]), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED MILK, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM), CAKE CRUMBS (BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, WHOLE MILK, VANILLA, SALT), CASHEWS, RAISINS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CINNAMON.
Large Croissants
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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:
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, WHEY [MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN [SOY], NATURAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), SUGAR, NONFAT DRY MILK, YEAST, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, BREAD BASE (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, 2 RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], ENZYMES [CONTAINS WHEAT] AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: ASCORBIC ACID [VITAMIN C], SOYBEAN OIL), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), EGGLESS WASH (WATER, CASEIN [MILK], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SILICON DIOXIDE [FLOW AID], CARRAGEENAN, COLORS [TURMERIC, PAPRIKA]).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Apricot Rugelach
Vitamins
Minerals
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Minerals
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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: Zaro's Bakery, Apricot Rugelach has a BSI of 24.5 while Large Croissants has a BSI of 50.1. Zaro's Bakery, Apricot Rugelach has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Zaro's Bakery, Apricot Rugelach appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 24.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Zaro's Bakery, Apricot Rugelach contains 46.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Large Croissants contains 38.0g per 100g. Large Croissants has 8.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Zaro's Bakery, Apricot Rugelach provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Large Croissants. Large Croissants provides 1.4g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.