Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chocolate Cake
The Kroger Co.Mini Marble Slices
Fernando's Bakery, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chocolate Cake | Mini Marble ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 29.0g | 18.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Chocolate Cake vs Mini Marble Slices comparison: Chocolate Cake has a very high blood sugar impact (BSI 71.1) while Mini Marble Slices has very high impact (BSI 58.1). Chocolate Cake contains 8.0g more carbs per serving, Chocolate Cake provides 1.0g more fiber. Consider Mini Marble Slices for better blood sugar control.
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.
Chocolate Cake
Mini Marble Slices
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Chocolate Cake
Serving size 66.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, EGG WHITES, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NONFAT MILK, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EMULSIFIERS (SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE. ICING AND GARNISH- SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING [INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, TBHQ (PRESERVATIVES)], CORN SYRUP, WATER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, , WHOLE MILK POWDER, WHEY POWDER AND BUTTER OIL (MILK), SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, MALTODEXTRIN, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, GUM ARABIC, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, RICE FLOUR, CARRAGEENAN, GUAR GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), POLYSORBATE 80, CITRIC ACID, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES). IF DECORATED MAY CONTAIN-BLUE 1, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, RED 3, BLUE 2 LAKE.
Mini Marble Slices
Serving size 66.17 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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 BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA POWDER, SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, ALUMINUM SULFATE), SALT, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM STEARYOL, LACTYLATE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, NON FAT MILK, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY FLOUR, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE AS A PRESERVATIVE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Chocolate Cake
Minerals
Mini Marble Slices
Minerals
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: Chocolate Cake has a BSI of 71.1 while Mini Marble Slices has a BSI of 58.1. Mini Marble Slices has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mini Marble Slices appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 58.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chocolate Cake contains 57.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mini Marble Slices contains 45.3g per 100g. Mini Marble Slices has 12.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chocolate Cake provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Mini Marble Slices. Chocolate Cake provides 1.5g 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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