Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
French Toast
Target StoresPancakes Minis, Pancakes
The Kellogg CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | French Toast | Pancakes Min... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
French Toast vs Pancakes Minis, Pancakes: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pancakes Minis, Pancakes has extremely high impact (BSI 84.0) compared to French Toast's high impact (BSI 31.4). Pancakes Minis, Pancakes contains 28.0g more carbs per serving, Pancakes Minis, Pancakes provides 1.0g more fiber. French Toast 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.
French Toast
Pancakes Minis, Pancakes
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
French Toast
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
BREAD (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CORN FLOUR, SPICES (TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVES]), WHOLE EGGS, WATER, SUGAR, GROUND CINNAMON, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
Pancakes Minis, Pancakes
Serving size 110.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.0g 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 FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), BUTTERMILK, EGGS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN A PALMITATE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
French Toast
Minerals
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Vitamins
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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: French Toast has a BSI of 31.4 while Pancakes Minis, Pancakes has a BSI of 84.0. French Toast has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
French Toast appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
French Toast contains 28.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pancakes Minis, Pancakes contains 40.0g per 100g. French Toast has 11.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
French Toast provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Pancakes Minis, Pancakes. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen pancakes, waffles, french toast & crepes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.