Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Frosted Donuts
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Frosted Donuts | Flax 4 Life,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 14.0g | 35.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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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.
Frosted Donuts
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Frosted Donuts
Serving size 52.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
FROSTING (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS [PALM KERNEL, COCONUT, PALM], COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOY LECITHIN, SALT, VANILLIN [ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING), ENRICHED BLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM OIL, WATER, WHEY (MILK), NONFAT MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), EGG YOLKS, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CORN DEXTRIN, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM-2-STEAROYL-LACTYLATE, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, SODIUM ALGINATE, KARAYA GUM, CORNSTARCH, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES, COLORED WITH TURMERIC AND ANNATTO, PRESERVED WITH SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SORBIC ACID.
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Serving size 93.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
FROZEN EGG WHITES, EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, COCOA POWDER, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS (COCOA BEANS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN), POWDERED SUGAR, GROUND FLAX SEEDS, TAPIOCA FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER OIL, WATER, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC NON-GMO SOY MILK, ALUMINIUM FREE BAKING POWDER, NON GMO SOY LECITHIN, NATHAN GUM, SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Frosted Donuts
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Food Tags
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Frosted Donuts Tags
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake Tags
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: Frosted Donuts, Frosted has a BSI of 49.7 while Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake has a BSI of 75.2. Frosted Donuts, Frosted has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Frosted Donuts, Frosted appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 49.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Frosted Donuts, Frosted contains 53.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake contains 46.2g per 100g. Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake has 7.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Frosted Donuts, Frosted provides 3.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake. 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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