Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Butternut Squash Pie
French Beverages ImportHappy Holidays Cupcakes
Two BiteComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Butternut Sq... | Happy Holida... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 48.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g | 40.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 19.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Butternut Squash Pie vs Happy Holidays Cupcakes: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Happy Holidays Cupcakes has extremely high impact (BSI 90.4) compared to Butternut Squash Pie's extremely high impact (BSI 75.4). Happy Holidays Cupcakes contains 8.0g more carbs per serving. Butternut Squash Pie 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.
Butternut Squash Pie
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Nutritional Labels
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Butternut Squash Pie
Serving size 105.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.9g 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:
PIE SHELL (WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, WATER, HONEY, SUGAR, SEA SALT, DOUGH SOFTENER, [MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SOLUBILIZED WHEAT GLUTEN]), EVAPORATED MILK (MILK, CONTAINS 0.5% OR LESS OF DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN D3) BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), BUTTENUT SQUASH, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), CAGE FREE EGGS, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICES.
Happy Holidays Cupcakes
Serving size 75.0 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:
CAKE: SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND SOYBEAN), WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY (MILK, INGREDIENT), LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. ICING: SUGAR, NON-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS), GLUCOSE, WATER, SKIM MILK POWDER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, POLYSORBATE 60. SPRINKLES: SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN), CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, COLOR (FD&C RED #40 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARRAGEENAN, POLYSORBATE 60.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Butternut Squash Pie
Vitamins
Minerals
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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: Butternut Squash Pie has a BSI of 75.4 while Happy Holidays Cupcakes has a BSI of 90.4. Butternut Squash Pie has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Butternut Squash Pie appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 75.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Butternut Squash Pie contains 38.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Happy Holidays Cupcakes contains 64.0g per 100g. Butternut Squash Pie has 25.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Butternut Squash Pie provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Happy Holidays Cupcakes. 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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