Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Blackout Cupcakes
Colossal Brownie
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Blackout Cup... | Colossal Bro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 70.0g |
| Sugars | 26.0g | 48.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Blackout Cupcakes
Colossal Brownie
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Nutritional Labels
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Blackout Cupcakes
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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, WATER, SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL), SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OIL, EGG, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CHOCOLATE FILLING [HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MILK INGREDIENTS, CANOLA OIL, SORBITOL, GLUCONA DELTA LACTONE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE], GLUCOSE, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY POWDER, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PALM OIL, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN FLOUR, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, COLOR (FD&C RED #40 LAKE, CARAMEL), SODIUM BICARBONATE, POLYSORBATE 60.
Colossal Brownie
Serving size 81.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
BROWNIE-SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, CORNSTARCH, EGG WHITES, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), NONFAT MILK, RED 40, SOY LECITHIN (CONTAINS SULFITE) WHITE ICING-SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CORN SYRUP, WATER CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CITRIC ACID, CORNSTARCH, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE) CHOCOLATE ICING ALSO CONTAINS-COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI COLORED ICING ALSO CONTAINS-SHORTENING [PALM OIL, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN [PALM OIL, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED AND COTTONSEED OILS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, TBHQ (PRESERVATIVES)], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GUAR GUM, GUM ARABIC, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, INVERT SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), BLUE 1, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, RED 3, BLUE 2 LAKE IF CHOCOLATE FUDGE ICED ALSO CONTAINS- VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, CANOLA), SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60 QUINS- SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL GUM, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN, RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE 2
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Blackout Cupcakes
Minerals
Colossal Brownie
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Blackout Cupcakes
Colossal Brownie
Food 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: Blackout Cupcakes has a BSI of 67.4 while Colossal Brownie has a BSI of 100.0. Blackout Cupcakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Blackout Cupcakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 67.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Blackout Cupcakes contains 51.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Colossal Brownie contains 86.4g per 100g. Blackout Cupcakes has 35.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Blackout Cupcakes provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.5g in Colossal Brownie. Colossal Brownie provides 1.1g 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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