Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Assorted Cupcakes
Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling
The Kroger Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Assorted Cup... | Chocolate Ca... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 51.0g |
| Sugars | 32.0g | 39.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Assorted Cupcakes vs Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling has extremely high impact (BSI 95.3) compared to Assorted Cupcakes's extremely high impact (BSI 75.1). Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling contains 12.0g more carbs per serving, Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling provides 2.0g more fiber. Assorted Cupcakes 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.
Assorted Cupcakes
Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling
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Nutritional Labels
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Assorted Cupcakes
Serving size 71.0 GRMg
% 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, SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL), WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG, SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OIL, GLUCOSE, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY POWDER, SKIM MILK POWDER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, COLOR (FD&C RED #3, FD&C YELLOW #6, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1), CORN STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, POLYSORBATE 60.
Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling
Serving size 85.0 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:
CAKE-SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, EGG WHITES, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NONFAT MILK, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, XANTHAN GUM, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EMULSIFIERS (SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE. CHOCOLATE AND FUDGE ICING-SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), WATER, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL, SOY LECITHIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES). BAVARIAN CREME FILLING-WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CORN STARCH MODIFIED, PALM OIL, SALT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), AGAR, SORBIC ACID AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, POLYSORBATE 80, CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5. CHOCOLATE GARNISHMENTS-SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, WHOLE MILK POWDER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Assorted Cupcakes
Minerals
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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 75.1 while Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling has a BSI of 95.3. 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 75.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Assorted Cupcakes contains 54.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling contains 60.0g per 100g. Assorted Cupcakes has 5.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Assorted Cupcakes provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling. Chocolate Cake, Bavarian Creme Filling provides 2.4g 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.
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