Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Blueberry Paczki Donuts
Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Blueberry Pa... | Red Velvet 3... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 47.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 37.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Blueberry Paczki Donuts
Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Blueberry Paczki Donuts
Serving size 105.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.9g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SUGARS (DEXTROSE, GLUCOSE SOLIDS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP), SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (YEAST, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), WHEY, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SKIM MILK, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO FATTY ACID OF ESTERS, EGGS, ACETYLATED TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES (AMYLASE), GLYCERIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, FOOD STARCH- MODIFIED, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), COLORS (CARAMEL, BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C RED # 40 AND BLUE #1), SILICON DIOXIDE, SULFITES.
Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake
Serving size 76.0 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:
SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, CHEESE CULTURE), PALM OIL, INVERT SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE, EGG WHITES, EGG YOLKS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GLYCERIN, GUM ARABIC, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, POLYSORBATE 60, POLYSORBATE 80, PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, RED 40, SALT, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTEROIL, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), SOY LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, YELLOW CORN FLOUR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Blueberry Paczki Donuts
Minerals
Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Blueberry Paczki Donuts
Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake
Food Tags
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Blueberry Paczki Donuts Tags
Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake Tags
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: Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry has a BSI of 87.3 while Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake, Red Velvet has a BSI of 91.1. Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 87.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry contains 43.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake, Red Velvet contains 61.8g per 100g. Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry has 18.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Red Velvet 3 Layer Cake, Red Velvet. Blueberry Paczki Donuts, Blueberry provides 1.0g 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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