Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheese Danish Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheese Danis... | Pumpkin Spic... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 19.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cheese Danish Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts
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Nutritional Labels
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Cheese Danish Coffee Cake
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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:
WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN &/OR XANTHAN &/OR GUAR GUMS]), SHORTENING (HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL), YEAST, CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), SOY FLOUR, WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SILICON DIOXIDE (FLOW AID), CALCIUM SULFATE, POTATO FLOUR, GLYCERIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, AGAR, EGG WHITES, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, TOCOPHEROLS & ACORBYL PALMITATE (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (TO PREVENT CAKING), LEMON PUREE (LEMON JUICE, LEMON PULP, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GROUND LEMON PEEL, LEMON OIL), CORN SYRUP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TURMERIC (COLOR), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E [TO PROTECT FRESHNESS]), APO CAROTENAL (COLOR), ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), ALPHA TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E [TO PROTECT FRESHNESS]), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR).
Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts
Serving size 53.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, WATER, DEXTROSE, SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED EGG YOLKS, NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN STARCH, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, CINNAMON, SALT, GLYCERIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID), WHEAT STARCH, CELLULOSE GUM, DEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, KARAYA GUM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, WHEAT GERM, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW 5, RED 40.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Cheese Danish Coffee Cake
Minerals
Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Cheese Danish Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts
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: Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish has a BSI of 43.4 while Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Pumpkin Spice has a BSI of 55.7. Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 43.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish contains 42.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Pumpkin Spice contains 56.6g per 100g. Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish has 14.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.9g in Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Pumpkin Spice. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.