Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Creamy Frosting, Buttercream
Ingles Markets Inc.Pink Decorating Sugar
Whole Foods Market, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Creamy Frost... | Pink Decorat... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Creamy Frosting, Buttercream vs Pink Decorating Sugar: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Creamy Frosting, Buttercream has high impact (BSI 41.0) compared to Pink Decorating Sugar's low impact (BSI 12.0). Creamy Frosting, Buttercream contains 15.0g more carbs per serving. Pink Decorating Sugar 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.
Creamy Frosting, Buttercream
Pink Decorating Sugar
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Creamy Frosting, Buttercream
Serving size 32.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE SHORTING (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES WITH PRESERVATIVE (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, PRESERVATIVE (CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE), COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), SOY LECITHIN, DEXTROSE, EMULSIFIER (POLYSORBATE 60), AGAR.
Pink Decorating Sugar
Serving size 6.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
CANE SUGAR, BEET JUICE EXTRACT (COLOR), CARNAUBA WAX.
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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: Creamy Frosting, Buttercream has a BSI of 41.0 while Pink Decorating Sugar has a BSI of 12.0. Pink Decorating Sugar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pink Decorating Sugar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 12.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Creamy Frosting, Buttercream contains 65.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pink Decorating Sugar contains 100.0g per 100g. Creamy Frosting, Buttercream has 34.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Creamy Frosting, Buttercream provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Pink Decorating Sugar. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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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