Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Hot Cross Buns has less impact on blood sugar than Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries

Hot Cross Buns

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 77.4g Raises blood sugar 154.8
Fiber 4.8g Not digested -9.6
Net Carbs 72.6g Digestible carbs 145.2
Protein 4.8g Moderates impact -1.4
Fat 9.7g Slows digestion -2.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Hot Cross Buns
BSI: 74 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 68.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 40.0g Raises blood sugar 80.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -3.9
Net Carbs 38.0g Digestible carbs 76.1
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 4.5g Slows digestion -0.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 74

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Simply Delicious, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries, Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Hot Cross Buns

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Hot Cross Buns

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cinnamon Bro... Hot Cross Buns
Carbs 48.0g 40.0g
Sugars 18.0g 16.0g
Fiber 3.0g 2.0g
Protein 3.0g 4.0g
Fat 6.0g 4.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries

Serving size 62.0 GRMg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 200.3mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 48.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 18.0g

* 27.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 26.0mg 2%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 73.8mg 2%

* 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:

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, BROWN RICE SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, COCONUT OIL, CANE SUGAR, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, CANE SYRUP, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MILLET, BUCKWHEAT GROATS, DRIED CITRUS PULP, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRUS FIBER, XANTHAN GUM, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, LOCUST BEAN GUM, VITAMIN E (FOR FRESHNESS).

Hot Cross Buns

Serving size 68.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 25.2mg 8%
Sodium 44.9mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 40.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 16.0g

* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 40.1mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MILK WITH VITAMIN D, RAISINS, SUGAR, ORANGE PEEL, EGGS, BUTTER WITH NATURAL FLAVOR (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, YEAST, WATER, LEMON PEEL, CHERRIES, INVERT SUGAR, PINEAPPLE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ALLSPICE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, POTASSIUM SORBATE PRESERVATIVE, SODIUM BENZOATE PRESERVATIVE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, YELLOW 5 TURMERIC OLEORESIN COLOR, SULFUR DIOXIDE PRESERVATIVE, RED 40, BLUE 1, CORN STARCH, AGAR-AGAR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, PROPYL GALLATE PRESERVATIVE.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

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Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 9% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Hot Cross Buns

Vitamins

Vitamin A 33% DV

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaste...

Total Ingredients
22
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 8 more

Hot Cross Buns

Total Ingredients
46
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 12 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

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Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Simply Delicious, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2587141

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Brand Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2075845

Report Data Issues for Hot Cross Buns