Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gourmet Cupcakes
Kimberley's BakeshoppeFlax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Ameri Sell, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Gourmet Cupc... | Flax 4 Life,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 35.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Gourmet Cupcakes vs Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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.
Gourmet Cupcakes
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Gourmet Cupcakes
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), EGGS, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, CARAMEL FILLING (SWEETENED CONDENSED NONFAT MILK [CONDENSED NONFAT MILK, SUGAR], SUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM ALGINATE, SALT, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SOYBEAN LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE), CHOCOLATE FLAVORED FILLING (WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], COLOR [CARAMEL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE], SODIUM ACID SULPHATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], AGAR-AGAR), CORN SYRUP, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY (MILK), SPRINKLES (CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)], SUGAR, COLOR [TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C YELLOW #5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #6 LAKE, FD&C RED #3, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, BLUE #1 LAKE], CORNSTARCH, CARNAUBA WAX, SHELLAC), LEAVENING BLEND (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, NONFAT DRY MILK, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, FRACTIONATED PALM AND/OR FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL FAT, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOYBEAN LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, CHOCOLATE COATED CEREAL SPRINKLES (CRISPY CEREAL [RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, COCOA BUTTER], CHOCOLATE [COCOA MASS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, COCOA MASS, WHEY (MILK), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHITE CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, WHEY (MILK), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GUM ARABIC, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, COCONUT FAT), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DATEM.
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
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Gourmet Cupcakes
Minerals
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate...
Vitamins
Minerals
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Gourmet Cupcakes Tags
Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Gourmet Cupcakes
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
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: Gourmet Cupcakes has a BSI of 43.8 while Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake has a BSI of 75.2. Gourmet Cupcakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gourmet Cupcakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 43.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gourmet Cupcakes contains 48.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake contains 46.2g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Gourmet Cupcakes provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.3g in Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake. Flax 4 Life, Chocolate Cake provides 2.3g 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 cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.