Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheese Danish, Cheese
Two BiteFrosted Mini Donuts
Mary Ann's Baking CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheese Danis... | Frosted Mini... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cheese Danish, Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Cheese Danish, Cheese
Serving size 47.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SHORTENING (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL), CREAM CHEESE (CREAM, SKIM MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), EGG, HONEY, PECTIN, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY POWDER, MARGARINE [SOYBEAN AND MODIFIED PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY POWDER, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, COLOR (ANNATTO)], GLUCOSE, YEAST, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, POTATO STARCH, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WHOLE MILK POWDER, YOGURT POWDER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), MALTED BARLEY SYRUP, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, INVERT SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, COLOR (FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C YELLOW #6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARAMEL SYRUP, AGAR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, TARTARIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, GELLAN GUM, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60.
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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Cheese Danish, Cheese
Vitamins
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Cheese Danish, Cheese
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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: Cheese Danish, Cheese has a BSI of 42.6 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.
Cheese Danish, Cheese contains 48.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Frosted Mini Donuts contains 50.0g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Cheese Danish, Cheese provides 2.1g 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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