Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake
Cake, Vanilla
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cream Cheese... | Cake, Vanilla |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 55.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 42.0g | 20.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake
Cake, Vanilla
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Nutritional Labels
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Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake
Serving size 118.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
SUGAR, ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), CANOLA OIL, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CARROTS, CREAM CHEESE (MILK, CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, CHEESE CULTURE, SORBIC ACID), EGGS, CRUSHED PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, PINEAPPLE JUICE), LIQUID INVERT SUGAR, COCONUT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PECANS, NATURAL FLAVORS, BAKING SODA, SALT, SPICES (CINNAMON, NUTMEG, GINGER), CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID
Cake, Vanilla
Serving size 64.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
SUGAR, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, LIQUID WHOLE EGGS, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF AGAR, CITRUS FIBER, DEXTROSE, GLYCERIN, GROUND FLAXSEED, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MILK CHOCOLATE CURLS [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN (ADDED AS AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE STARCH, SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake 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: Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake has a BSI of 100.0 while Cake, Vanilla has a BSI of 56.1. Cake, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cake, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake contains 46.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cake, Vanilla contains 45.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cake, Vanilla. Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake provides 1.7g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the other frozen desserts category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.