Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Brownies, Chocolate Caramel
General Mills, Inc.Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar
Smart & Final Iris CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Brownies, Ch... | Powdered Sug... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 35.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Brownies, Chocolate Caramel vs Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar has very high impact (BSI 67.8) compared to Brownies, Chocolate Caramel's high impact (BSI 30.9). Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar contains 14.0g more carbs per serving, Brownies, Chocolate Caramel provides 5.0g more fiber. Brownies, Chocolate Caramel 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.
Brownies, Chocolate Caramel
Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar
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Nutritional Labels
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Brownies, Chocolate Caramel
Serving size 33.0 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:
WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, CANOLA, PALM KERNEL), CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, DUTCH COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOY LECITHIN, MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, FRUCTOSE, DUTCH COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SUGARCANE FIBER, WATER. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, DRIED EGG WHITE, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), NATURAL FLAVOR, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY, COCOA, SOY LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, COLOR ADDED.
Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar
Serving size 64.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
DONUT MIX (ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SOYBEAN OIL, SOY FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: EGG YOLK, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, ENZYMES, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), WATER, SUGAR TOPPING (DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PALM OIL, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). SUGAR, PALM OIL, GLYCERINE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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, Chocolate Caramel has a BSI of 30.9 while Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar has a BSI of 67.8. Brownies, Chocolate Caramel has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Brownies, Chocolate Caramel appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Brownies, Chocolate Caramel contains 63.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar contains 54.7g per 100g. Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar has 9.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Brownies, Chocolate Caramel provides 15.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Powdered Sugar Cake Donuts, Powdered Sugar. Brownies, Chocolate Caramel provides 15.2g 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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