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Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
Upper Crust Bakery, Inc.Frosted Mini Donuts
Mary Ann's Baking CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cinnamon Rol... | Frosted Mini... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
Frosted Mini Donuts
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Nutritional Labels
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Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
Serving size 47.0 GRMg
% 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:
WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH) SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL , PALM OIL), GRANULATED SUGAR, CAKE BASE (SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT | FLOUR BLEACHED [FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], FOOD STARCH- MODIFIED, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, EGGS, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEY), CONCENTRATE MIX (DEXTROSE, SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], DRIED WHEY [MILK]. SALT, GUM ARABIC, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE], SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, ENZYMES), BROWN SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, GROUND CINNAMON, POWDERED MILK, YEAST, ICING STABILIZER (DEXTROSE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AGAR AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR), LOCUST BEAN GUM, CORN STARCH, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE [FLOW AID]), DANISH IMPROVER ( CELLULOSE GUM, WHEAT FLOUR, GUAR GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, ASCORBIC ACID ENZYMES), MONOGLYCERIDE (WATER, MONOGLYCERIDES AND 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: PRESERVATIVES [PROPIONOC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID]), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, GUMS (VEGETABLE [GUMS (GUM ARABIC, GUAR GUM], WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ICING STABILIZER (SUGAR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AGAR, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES), PALM OIL, ENZYME BLEND (CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: ENZYMES). BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICORBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), ENZYMES, TEXTURE IMPROVER (WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES, SALT). MONOGLYCERIDE (WATER, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: POLYSORBATE 60, PRESERVATIVES [PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE]. POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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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Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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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 Rolls, Cinnamon has a BSI of 48.6 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.
Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon contains 53.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Frosted Mini Donuts contains 50.0g per 100g. Frosted Mini Donuts has 3.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Frosted Mini Donuts. Frosted Mini Donuts provides 2.9g 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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