Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Doughnut CorporationCinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts
General Mills, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Glazed Honey... | Cinnabon, Mi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 22.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts vs Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts has extremely high impact (BSI 84.6) compared to Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts's high impact (BSI 36.8). Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts contains 26.0g more carbs per serving, Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts provides 1.0g more fiber. Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts 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.
Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts
Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts
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Nutritional Labels
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Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g 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 BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OILS: COTTONSEED OIL, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SOY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, HONEY, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, AGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, METHYL AND PROPYL PARABENS), SPICES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, DATEM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YEAST NUTRIENTS (CALCIUM CARBONATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE AND/OR AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, CORNSTARCH, AND CALCIUM SULFATE), XANTHAN GUM, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, COLORED WITH EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, L-CYSTEINE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, EGGS.
Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts
Serving size 39.0 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, MARGARINE (PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A [PALMITATE]), HYDROGENATED PALM OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, CORN STARCH, CINNAMON, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, DRIED MOLASSES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, BHT, TBHQ), POLYSORBATE 60, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, YELLOW 5 & 6, LACTIC ACID, COLOR ADDED, RED 40, CREAM CHEESE (CREAM, MILK, SALT, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, ENZYMES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts has a BSI of 84.6 while Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts has a BSI of 36.8. Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts contains 52.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts contains 48.7g per 100g. Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts has 4.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cinnabon, Mini Pull Aparts. Glazed Honey Bun Doughnuts provides 1.2g 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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