Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Assorted Cupcakes
Not A Branded ItemFlax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Ameri Sell, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Assorted Cup... | Flax 4 Life,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 23.0g | 35.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Assorted Cupcakes
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
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Nutritional Labels
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Assorted Cupcakes
Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g 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:
ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), WATER, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY [MILK], SOYBEAN LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN D3), SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WHEY (MILK), POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, COLOR (FD&C YELLOW #6), SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DRIED EGG WHITES, WHEAT STARCH, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 60.
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Serving size 93.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
FROZEN EGG WHITES, EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, COCOA POWDER, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS (COCOA BEANS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN), POWDERED SUGAR, GROUND FLAX SEEDS, TAPIOCA FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER OIL, WATER, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC NON-GMO SOY MILK, ALUMINIUM FREE BAKING POWDER, NON GMO SOY LECITHIN, NATHAN GUM, SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Assorted Cupcakes
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Assorted Cupcakes
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Food Tags
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Assorted Cupcakes Tags
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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: Assorted Cupcakes has a BSI of 58.1 while Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake has a BSI of 75.2. Assorted Cupcakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Assorted Cupcakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 58.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Assorted Cupcakes contains 51.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake contains 46.2g per 100g. Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake has 5.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Assorted Cupcakes provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake. Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake provides 4.3g 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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