Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cinnamon Danish
Dom's BakeryCinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
Meijer, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cinnamon Danish | Cinnamon Rol... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Cinnamon Danish vs Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon has very high impact (BSI 54.0) compared to Cinnamon Danish's high impact (BSI 30.9). Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon contains 12.0g more carbs per serving. Cinnamon Danish 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.
Cinnamon Danish
Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
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Nutritional Labels
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Cinnamon Danish
Serving size 29.0 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, WATER, 0 TRANS SHORTENING, (PALM OILS WATER MONO & DIGLYCERIDES) SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE EGGS, BAKING POWDER, SALT, YEAST, VANILLA FLAVOR FILLINGS: COCOA, LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, AND/OR CINNAMON, AND/OR APRICOT, VANILLA.
Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY [MILK], SOYBEAN LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], TURMERIC EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), WATER, INVERT SUGAR, CINNAMON, MILK, CORN SYRUP, POTATO STARCH, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, LEAVENING BLEND (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SALT, VINEGAR, HONEY, CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, SODIUM ALGINATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, AGAR-AGAR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Cinnamon Danish
Minerals
Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
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: Cinnamon Danish has a BSI of 30.9 while Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon has a BSI of 54.0. Cinnamon Danish has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cinnamon Danish appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cinnamon Danish contains 58.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon contains 50.9g per 100g. Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon has 7.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cinnamon Danish provides 3.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon. Cinnamon Danish provides 1.6g 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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