Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Brownies
Jelly BellyFrosted Mini Donuts
Mary Ann's Baking CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Brownies | Frosted Mini... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 19.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Brownies vs Frosted Mini Donuts nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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.
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Nutritional Labels
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Brownies
Serving size 50.0 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:
SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CORN SYRUP, EGG WHITES, WATER, JELLY BELLY TOPPER (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PEACH PUREE CONCENTRATE, BLUEBERRY PUREE, RASPBERRY PUREE, BANANA PUREE, LEMON PUREE, CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICES [PLUM, PEAR, APPLE, TANGERINE, WATERMELON, GRAPEFRUIT, CHERRY, LIME, POMEGRANATE], COCONUT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, MALIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR [FD&C RED #40 LAKE, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #6 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C YELLOW #6, FD&C BLUE #1 LAKE, FD&C BLUE #2 LAKE, FD&C BLUE #1, TURMERIC], TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, BEESWAX, CARNAUBA WAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE), CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOYBEAN LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), INVERT SUGAR, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN AND MODIFIED PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY (MILK), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, COLOR [ANNATTO EXTRACT]), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, WHEY (MILK), NONFAT DRY MILK, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, LEAVENING BLEND (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, PARTLY SKIMMED MILK.
Frosted Mini Donuts
Serving size 34.0 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:
BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNAL OIL, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SOYBEAN OIL, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG YOLKS, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, SPICE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL VANILLIN, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, FD&C YELLOW 5 & 6.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Brownies has a BSI of 53.6 while Frosted Mini Donuts has a BSI of 30.4. Frosted Mini Donuts has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Frosted Mini Donuts appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Brownies contains 58.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Frosted Mini Donuts contains 50.0g per 100g. Frosted Mini Donuts has 8.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Brownies provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Frosted Mini Donuts. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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