Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Blueberry Muffin has less impact on blood sugar than Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries

Blueberry Muffin

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries

Blueberry Muffin
BSI: 92 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 113.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 48.0g Digestible carbs 96.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 20.0g Slows digestion -2.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 92

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 104.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 72.0g Raises blood sugar 144.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.1
Net Carbs 71.0g Digestible carbs 141.9
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 9.0g Slows digestion -1.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Blueberry Muffin

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Hostess Brands, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Blueberry Muffin, Blueberry

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Millville Branded

Full Food Name

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Blueberry Mu... Frosted Choc...
Carbs 49.0g 72.0g
Sugars 24.0g 39.0g
Fiber 1.0g 1.0g
Protein 6.0g 4.0g
Fat 20.0g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Blueberry Muffin

Serving size 113.0 Gg

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20.0g 26%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 80.2mg 27%
Sodium 280.2mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 24.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 20.3mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 70.1mg 1%

* 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 FLOUR (BLEACHED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA), BLUEBERRY, WATER, CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BAKING SODA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, DATEM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), ENZYMES.

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries

Serving size 104.0 Gg

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 350.5mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 72.0g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 39.0g

* 32.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 39.5mg 3%
Iron 9.3mg 52%
Potassium 320.3mg 7%

* 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 (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, WHEY PERMEATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: WATER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), SALT, PRE-GELATINIZED YELLOW CORN MEAL, COLOR ADDED (CARAMEL COLOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BEETROOT JUICE CONCENTRATE), SORBITOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GELATIN, ENZYME MODIFIED SOY PROTEIN, FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Blueberry Muffin

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 9% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Frosted Chocolate Fudg...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 30% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 59% DV
Vitamin B6 57% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 50% DV
Potassium 9% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Blueberry Muffin

Total Ingredients
30
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 10 more

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Fla...

Total Ingredients
36
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
+ 10 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Flavored Pastries Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Hostess Brands, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1965402

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Brand Millville
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1133862

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